You were meant for Hopkins. Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a private notforprofit community health care provider governed by a communitybased board of trustees. As a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is a 266bed acute care facility that has been serving the community for nearly 40 years. We can offer the most advanced innovative technology with the collaboration and teamwork typically found in a community hospital. Our exceptional employee development programs offer unlimited career growth potential.
What Awaits You
- Career growth and development
- Diverse and collaborative working environment
- Paid Time Off
- Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
ThePublic Safety Sergeant will ensure the safety and security of patients visitors staff and assets. This position will provide guidance leadership and support to security officers fostering a culture of professionalism excellence and accountability. This position requires strong leadership skills a comprehensive understanding of security protocols and a commitment to promoting a safe and secure environment within the healthcare facility.
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Location:
Howard County General Hospital
5755 Cedar Lane
Columbia MD
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates Degree in criminal justice security management or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at a substitution of 2 years work experience for 1 year education in addition to minimum experience requirement.
Requirements:
- Valid drivers license with no more than 5 current points and the ability to obtain and maintain any required endorsements or certifications.
- Successful completion of posthire entry training course included but not limited to: CPR Stop the Bleed Narcan and deescalation. Must maintain certification requirements.
- Effective 1/1/2025: Possession of Maryland Security Guard license or must file for license within the first 2 weeks of employment. Must obtain Security Guard license within first 90 days of employment
- International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Supervisor Level Certification required.
- Possession of relevant certifications licenses or credentials in security emergency management or
healthcare security as required by state regulations or facility policies.
* Sibley Memorial Hospital:
Possession of DC Security Officer License or must file for license within the first 2 weeks of employment. Must obtain
Officers license within the first 45 days of employment
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old to apply. Exceptions may be considered for individuals under 21 who
have:
o Military experience
o Law enforcement experience
o Comparable security experience in a health care environment
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in security law enforcement or military roles with demonstrated
leadership supervisory and managerial abilities.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise and lead a team of public safety officers and security personnel including scheduling training
- assisting with performance evaluation and makes recommendations for disciplinary action to ensure a high
- level of professionalism competence and effectiveness in security operations.
- Coordinate and oversee security operations including patrols access control surveillance monitoring and emergency response to maintain a safe and secure environment within the healthcare facility.
- Conduct regular inspections and assessments of security equipment facilities and procedures identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to enhance security measures and protocols.
- Respond to security incidents emergencies and disturbances within the facility providing guidance and direction to security personnel to ensure a prompt effective and coordinated response.
- Serve as a liaison between the security department and other departments within the healthcare facility collaborating on securityrelated initiatives projects and programs to address safety concerns and improve security posture.
- Conduct investigations of security breaches incidents and complaints gathering evidence interviewing witnesses and preparing detailed reports for review and action by appropriate personnel.
- Assist in the development and delivery of training programs and drills for security officers healthcare staff and other stakeholders to enhance readiness response capabilities and compliance with security protocols and emergency procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate security technologies equipment and systems recommending upgrades enhancements and improvements to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness in safeguarding the facility.
- Maintain professional relationships with local law enforcement agencies emergency responders regulatory authorities and community partners representing the facility in securityrelated matters and facilitating collaboration and information sharing.
- Serve as a role model and mentor to security officers demonstrating professionalism integrity and dedication
- to promoting safety security and wellbeing for all stakeholders within the healthcare environment.
Our competitiveBenefit Packageis designed to support the wellbeing and financial security of our employees and includes:
- Full medical dental and vision plans
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
- Earn up to $1000 annually for practicing selfcare with Healthy @ Hopkins
- Tell a friend and get paid! Ask about our Employee Referral Program Bonus!
- And more! Visit Notices:
***Authorization to Work in the United States:Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
Salary Range: Minimum$22.00/hour Maximum$36.32/ will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
JHM prioritizes the health and wellbeing of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where we embrace and celebrate our differences where all employees feel valued contribute to our mission of serving the community and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns HopkinsHealth Systemand its affiliatesare an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin mental or physical disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drugfree workplace employers.