Security Officer, PRN

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Security Officer, PRN

Job ID: REF40058A

Area of Interest: Service

Location: Bel Air,MD US

Hours of Work: Weekends & Holidays Durning the week as needed

Job Facility: University Of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift: Rotating

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

Security Officer, Upper Chesapeake Bel Air, PRN, varies

As Needed & Weekend and Holidays

JOB SUMMARY:  Interacts with Behavioral Patients to decrease the emotional, physical and mental stress levels of a situation using verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and if necessary, utilizing Crisis Prevention Institute physical techniques to bring the aggressive Patient under control for further therapeutic clinical intervention.

Qualifications

Education & Training: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Active BLS certification is required. Must be able to achieve Maryland State Police approval and obtain Maryland Security Guard Card within 90 days of hire. Current Maryland Security Guard Card preferred.

Work Orientation & Experience: One (1) year of related experience (Law Enforcement, Correctional Officer or Milieu experience) is required.

Skills & Abilities:  Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret security reports.  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in a variety of situations. Must be able to interpret a range of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.  Must be able to work well under pressure during emergency situations.  Must possess outstanding service excellence and behavioral de-escalation skills.  Must be able to intervene with physically aggressive individuals.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Compensation

  • Pay Range: FLATRATE:$19.57
  • Other Compensation (if applicable):

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