Special Police Officer - 32 hrs/wk - Pediatric Center, DC

Required Licenses and Certifications
Special Police Officer Commission 60 Days, (Required) And
Eligible for Security Officer Upon Hire .

Job Functions
Essential 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 to 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 operate CCTV, Card Access and other security systems.

• Staff the Command Center and proficiently operate 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.

• Respond to all internal codes 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 Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee 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 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 before they develop

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure

• 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)

Working Environment

• 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.

Travel Requirements