Security Officer PRN at Holy Cross in Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

Employment Type:

Part time


Shift:

Rotating Shift




Description:




General Summary:



Security officers are responsible for maintaining the security and safety of the hospital and specifically their assigned post during their watch. Security officers must be vigilant of suspicious activities and persons taking appropriate actions in ensuring the safety and security of the hospital.


Security officers must have the mental and physical ability to stand for long periods of time, do extensive walking and climbing stairs. Security officers must also be able to write reports in a neat and legible manner. Although officers are usually assigned to one shift, they must be available to work all three shifts when needed. They must possess good people skills and be able to deal courteously with the public on a daily basis. They must be able to perform their essential job functions, to include daily patrols and functions without bias or discrimination. Must submit to fingerprinting, FBI and State criminal history checks and or/ background investigations.


Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.



Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):




Must possess a valid driver's license.




Must be able to acquire a Special Police Officer Commission from the State of Maryland within one year of appointment




BLS certified preferred.




Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:



Security officers must have at least a high school diploma, GED or equivalent experience as a security officer (4 years).


One year experience as a security officer, fireman or policeman is required.



Working Conditions:




Physical Requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.



Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.



Environmental Conditions: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.


Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.



Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion



Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.


Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.