SECURITY GUARD Job at Universal Health Services in Washington

Security Guard - Spo (Full Time)

When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking a Security Guard - SPO (Full Time). Our ideal candidate will provide safety and security services, protecting patients, personnel and property by enforcing the laws and policies of the District of Columbia and the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center. Security Guards will determine appropriate actions during emergency situations, as appropriate.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Prior security and/or supervisory experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Police Officer (SPO) commission issued by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department.

Requirements for an SPO include:

• Physical Drug Screening
• Fingerprint screening (Background check)
• Be of good moral character
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language
• Be certified by a licensed physician as a physically and psychologically fit to perform the duties of a special officer

Skills:

• Must be able to speak and communicate effectively and in a professional manner.
• Able to work Flexible hours.
• Strong customer service skills.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.