Security Officer Job at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD in Mays Chapel

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Overview

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center - Now Hiring a Security Officer! Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023-2025) and as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes’ America’s Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025. As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Responsibilities

The Security Officer provides a secure environment for patient care functions of the Medical Center by protecting patients, visitors and staff through the patrol of buildings, property and grounds. The Security Officer will respond to, evaluate and assist with mitigating any security related issues.

Requirements

• Must possess current certification through the Maryland State Police.
• Must attend training provided by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) as a Healthcare Security Officer when given the opportunity by the Medical Center to attend.
• Must obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire or transfer. CPR must be current at all times.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess a minimum of two years of experience in law enforcement or public contract security, or one year of healthcare security experience

Other Requirements

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Word Power Point Excel Microsoft Outlook Meditech (if applicable to position) Epic (if applicable to position) Performance Manager/NetLearning
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with other people.
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing.
• Must be knowledgeable in Safety and Security duties and the use of Safety and Security equipment. Must be able to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Investigations into criminal and non-criminal matters. Written investigative reports and enter them into the computerized Incident Report System.
• Must have a working knowledge of and be able to operate the computerized access control system and how to enter or change employee access levels.
• Must have a working knowledge of the operation of the CCTV and digital recording system and be capable of retrieving data upon request.
• Must be knowledgeable in security duties, use of security equipment, laws governing arrest, handcuffing, trespassing and other laws applicable to security and special police commissions.
• Must be knowledgeable of legal requirements while conducting investigations and interviewing witnesses and suspects.
• Must be knowledgeable of the Joint Commission Standards applicable to Safety, Security and the Environment of Care.
• Must be able to work a variety of schedules, to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work overtime to support the security needs of the Medical Center.
• Must be able to remain at Mercy for extended period of time (two to three days) when adverse weather or special security situations warrant.

Benefits

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Reimbursement for tuition, books and fees
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

EEO Statement

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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