Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. Associate of Arts degree or equivalent in one of the Social Sciences or a related field is preferred. Possession of Special Police Commission or eligibility to be commissioned by the Maryland State Police is required. Must successfully complete an olerosin capsicum course which includes undergoing a direct exposure to the product.
• Four years of experience in security or law enforcement is required. Experience in a hospital facility is preferred. Education may be substituted for some experience. Previous experience in a lead or supervisory role is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated customer service skills including highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required to work successfully with a diverse group of staff at various levels within the organization, to document incidents of violations and to give directions to patients, visitors and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety hazards, fire safety, suspect apprehension, arrest procedures and building safety techniques are required.
• Problem solving ability is required to ask probing questions of staff, patients and visitors to assist in the gathering of information for investigations of reported safety/security incidents.
• Possession of a valid Class C Maryland driver's license is required. Must be able to operate manual transmissions.
• Ability to successfully complete a physical fitness assessment which includes an assessment of cardio-vascular capacity, dynamic and physical strength and muscular flexibility.