Special Police Officer (Evening Shift, Sun - Thurs)

Company: Children's National Medical Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description - Special Police Officer (Evening Shift, Sun - Thurs) (24000232)DescriptionChildren's National Hospital Rehabilitation & Specialized Care program at Bunker Hill Road provides easy access to a range of family-centered medical and therapy services to meet your child's needs. We also provide care for children who are transitioning from a traditional hospital and aren't quite ready to be cared for at home.The Special Police Officer (SPO) is responsible for providing protection and security for patients, employees, visitors, hospital grounds, and assets as assigned.The work schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday, 3pm to 11:30pm.QualificationsHigh School level of knowledge (Required)Prior security experience preferred. Ability to learn how to operate security systems. Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate with others, both verbally and in writing. Ability to write detailed reports. Ability to conduct security rounds and inspections inside and outside the hospital in various weather conditions.Required Licenses and CertificationsSpecial Police Officer Commission (Required within 60 days of hire) and Eligible for Security Officer (Upon Hire)Job FunctionsEssential job duties:

• Patrols hospital and surrounding grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitors conduct of visitors and questions unauthorized persons when necessary.
• Reports occurrences such as violence, disorderly conduct, theft, etc. Interacts with MPD as required.
• Reports safety concerns, fire hazards, and protective service violations.
• Escorts staff and visitors to parking garage and other hospital areas upon request.
• Enforces established hospital/departmental policies and procedures regarding quality assurance, environmental and infection control, safety, etc.
• Proficiently operates CCTV, Card Access, and other security systems.
• Staff the Command Center and proficiently operate the telephone system.
• Staff the reception desk and assist visitors in a professional manner.
• Attends QBS/Safety-Care Training.
• Responds and assists with patients displaying aggressive behavior.
• Responds to all internal emergency codes.Other job duties:
  • May serve as the Lead Officer in the absence of the Shift Supervisor.
  • May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description.Organizational AccountabilitiesEmployee Excellence
    • Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved.
    • Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes.
    • Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality.All In
      • Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems, and resources that promote quality of care, safety, and efficiency.
      • Identifies, prioritizes, and selects alternative solutions to determine the best outcome.Action Oriented
        • Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands.
        • Anticipates problems and attempts to solve them before they develop.Supervisory Responsibilities
          • None
          • Category II: Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens.Protected Health Information Access Level
            • Level II - Limited Access. Incumbents in this job may only access general information that is appropriately provided to the general public: (patient name, room location, general condition).
            • This job operates in a hospital or office environment.Physical Requirements
              • Light Work: Lifting 25 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs.Primary LocationDistrict of Columbia-WashingtonWork LocationsRehab and Specialized Care1731 Bunker Hill Road NEWashington 20017JobFacilities / SecurityOrganizationHSC Pediatric CenterPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: EveningWork Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 3p-11:30pJob PostingSep 23, 2024, 8:37:00 PMFull-Time Salary Range36400 - 54204.8Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment.
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