Administrative Security Sgt, PRN

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. 

Job Description

Job Summary

The Administrative Security Sergeant provides supervision to the security department while managing staff schedule, payroll, investigating incidents, training staff, and coordinating changes as requested by hospital leadership. The Administrative Security Sergeant is responsible for the safety and security of hospital grounds as well as of employees, patients and visitors. Must be aware of all hospital codes and be able to respond appropriately. Security Sergeants work alongside clinical staff in the care of patients, specifically patients that present a safety / security risk to staff and visitors.

Working Environment

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to dust/particulate matter.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions, (i.e. heat or cold).
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
•  May be exposed to potential electrical shock.
• May be exposed to radiation/electromagnetic energy.
• May be exposed to toxic, caustic, chemicals, and / or detergents.
• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• May be scheduled as needed, including overtime.
• May perform emergency care, such as BLS/CPR.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Organizational Expectations

• Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us. Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services, requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Compliance: Understands regulatory requirements with regard to compliance and all other laws and regulations that apply to the organizational operations (e.g. Code of Conduct) and how these regulations apply to the individual’s role/ department/ unit. Proactive in addressing compliance issues; reporting through appropriate channels such as supervisor, chain of command and Ethics Point. Completes mandatory introductory and ongoing training within the specified timeframes.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Leadership Values - Accountability: Focuses on results and desired outcomes setting a climate of achievement. Holds others accountable for goal attainment.
• Leadership Values - Change Leadership: Accurately assesses the potential barriers and resources necessary for change. Challenges the status quo, and takes personal ownership for leading change that enhances the organization.
• Leadership Values - Coaching and Developing Others: Fosters professional and personal development. Nurtures individual strengths and abilities to develop employee skill sets.
• Leadership Values - Collaboration and Teamwork: Builds teamwork and participation. Works together to bring out the best in everyone. Provides useful, caring feedback for growth to team.
• Leadership Values - Innovation: Incorporates new methods or approaches to solving problems. Cultivates alternative viewpoints.
• Leadership Values - Inspirational Leadership: Articulates a compelling vision that promotes the goals that need to be attained and metrics for success. Builds c