Public Safety Officer I (PRN)

Sibley Memorial Hospital | Washington, DC

Join the Public Safety team at Sibley Memorial Hospital and help create a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff. As a Public Safety Officer I, you will serve as a visible presence throughout the hospital, respond to emergencies, provide customer service, and support the hospital's commitment to exceptional patient care.

Position Summary

The Public Safety Officer I is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff throughout the facility. This role works closely with healthcare professionals to maintain a safe and orderly environment, respond to emergencies, provide assistance as needed, and ensure no weapons or other prohibited items enter the hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a flexible, as-needed role in healthcare security.

Schedule

PRN (As Needed)

PRN team members provide coverage based on departmental needs, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and occasional overnight shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas of the hospital, including patient care units, entrances, parking areas, and exterior grounds.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and access control points to identify and respond to security concerns.
• Respond promptly to requests for assistance from patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provide escorts, directions, and customer service support.
• Assist with visitor screening, access control, and enforcement of hospital safety policies.
• Conduct routine inspections of emergency exits, safety equipment, and life safety systems.
• Support emergency response efforts, drills, special events, and crowd control activities.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, security personnel, and emergency responders during critical incidents.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate documentation of security-related activities.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect in all interactions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to maintain driving privileges in accordance with Johns Hopkins Health System requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years old to apply. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with military, law enforcement, or comparable healthcare security experience.
• Successful completion of post-hire training and certification requirements, including CPR, Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and De-escalation training.
• Possession of a DC Security Officer License or the ability to file for the license within the first two weeks of employment and obtain the license within the first 45 days of employment.

Driving Eligibility Requirements

As part of the pre-employment process, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and a SambaSafety risk assessment will be conducted.

• Candidates must have no more than 5 points on their MVR.
• Candidates must have no more than 8 points from driving-related infractions, violations, or convictions on their SambaSafety risk assessment.
• Candidates must have no more than 15 points resulting from any non-valid license status (expired, suspended, revoked, etc.) on their SambaSafety risk assessment.
• Both assessments are completed separately. Failure to meet either requirement will result in disqualification from the pre-employment process.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of security, healthcare security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.
• Additional education or coursework in security, law enforcement, criminal justice, or healthcare-related fields.
• Healthcare security certifications such as Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) or Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• Excellent customer service and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations in a healthcare environment.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and patient-centered service.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, and reach as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely assist in restraining or apprehending aggressive individuals as part of a response team.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Why Sibley Memorial Hospital?

At Sibley Memorial Hospital, you'll join a nationally recognized healthcare organization where safety, compassion, and service are at the heart of everything we do. Our Public Safety team plays a critical role in protecting patients, visitors, and staff while supporting an exceptional healthcare experience.

Salary Range: Minimum 28.00/hour - Maximum 28.00/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.