Main Purpose of Job

The Security Officer is responsible for covering a routine security shift as assigned. During those shifts, they will conduct security rounds of the facility checking the physical security of the facility, checking fire extinguishers and other safety equipment, and reporting any safety or security related defects or anomalies.

Security Officers will have access to CCTV monitors and will either in person or via CCTV monitor staff in the parking areas during shift changes during their watch.

Security Officers are also on call to any emergency at the facility as necessary.

POSITION DUTIES

ConductsRoutine Security Officer Services, while standing a routine security watch, conductroutine security rounds, observing and reporting suspicious activity or unsafesituations, maintain radio contact with hospital nursing supervisors, andmonitor staff in the parking lots at shift change in accordance with the WMHCHospital Security Handbook.

Maintain daily security logs andmake written reports of security or safety issues or incidents, those reportsbeing in the proper format with professionally acceptable grammar and completedin a timely manner.

Serve as Front Desk / Lobby attendant includingcoverage for breaks. Assistswith conducting and proctoring Emergency Life Safety Drills to ensure thehospital maintains a high level of emergency proficiency in accordance with theJoint Commission, CARF, NFPA, COMAR, and other regulating bodies.

Makereplacement ID cards as necessary and assist with new employee ID’s asnecessary. Serve as a support member of theWMHC Incident Management Team.

May be required to report to workduring off hours in an emergency.The incumbent must maintain a phone in their residenceor a personal cell phone.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Ability to read and write.

Experience : Six months of experience in building security work.

Note : Candidates may substitute Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Master-At-Arms classifications or law enforcement specialty codes in the site security field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, will be required to provide the employer with a telephone number where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations , Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.

Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the , any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Last updated : 2024-06-08