Security Officer, Day Shift, The Ridge School, Rockville

Security Officer
Potomac Ridge Behavioral Health
Adventist HealthCare seeks to hire an experienced Security Officer for The Ridge School who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
As a Security Officer you will:
Ensure a safe environment for our patients, staff, visitors, physicians and volunteers
Ensure quality outcomes for security department by communicating effectively with security, staff and the public
Conduct foot patrols of the facility and parking areas.
Conduct vehicular patrols of the parking areas and off site locations
Assist with restraining violent patients
Use time and resources in a financially responsible manner
Foster group cohesiveness within the security department
Portray a positive image of the organization.
Qualifications include:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous security experience, preferably in a hospital setting
Must possess a US Driver's License
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Must be able to respond to physically demanding emergency calls
Experience working with children grades 6-12 with emotional and learning disabilities as well as behavioral health impairments strongly preferred.
Work Schedule:
*********hr
Pay Range:
$***** - $*****
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.
We do this by offering:
Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care.
Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment.
Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue.
In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture.
Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.
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Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.