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Calvert Health System
LEAD SECURITY OFFICER
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$38,929 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Job Summary :
Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, hospital personnel, visitors and property from careless, negligent or malicious acts, safety hazards, and fire.Education :
Position requires a combination of three years of education and/or experience. Education should be in criminal justice, emergency management or life safety. Experience as a Security Officer, Police Officer, Corrections Officer, Firefighter or Military experience required.Registration/Certification/Licensure :
Unexpired, unsuspended driver's license if incumbent will be required to drive as part of their routine job duties.Experience :
Position requires 12 months of management experience in the security, emergency management, military or related fields.Other Requirements :
Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements. Currently has a Maryland State Security Guard Card Certification or MUST successfully complete 12 hours of Initial Security Guard Training, given at CalvertHealth, required by the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background check by the Maryland State Police. Demonstrate ability to effectively respond to emergencies via successful completion of mandatory bi-annual physical fitness tests (PFT)- . Failure to pass the PFT will result in a probationary period followed by termination for failing to meet the position's requirements.
- Pertains to all officers hired after March 2014 and those officers hired before March 2014 who participate in the CHS Security Department Career Ladder.
- PFT consists of a combination of the following maneuvers: 10 phase Physical Fitness Test requiring running, lifting, 30 push-ups and 30 sit-ups.