Public Safety Officer II – Special Response Unit (SRU)

Johns Hopkins Health System

Join Johns Hopkins Medicine

At Johns Hopkins Medicine, safety is essential to providing exceptional care. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Public Safety Officer II to join our Special Response Unit (SRU). This role is ideal for a security professional who is prepared to respond to complex security incidents, support emergency operations, and help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

As a member of the Special Response Unit, you will play an important role in supporting public safety operations, responding to emergencies, and helping protect our healthcare community.

What You’ll Do

As a Public Safety Officer II assigned to the Special Response Unit, you will provide advanced security services throughout the healthcare facility while supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct security patrols throughout the facility, including high-risk and sensitive areas.

• Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, alarms, and disturbances.

• Support emergency response efforts and help coordinate activities during critical incidents.

• Monitor access points and ensure individuals entering restricted areas have proper identification and authorization.

• Help prevent unauthorized weapons and other prohibited objects from entering the hospital.

• Assist with investigations involving theft, vandalism, disturbances, and other security-related incidents.

• Prepare accurate incident reports and maintain records of security activities.

• Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.

• Support emergency preparedness plans, drills, and response training.

• Mentor and assist other Public Safety Officers, promoting professionalism and effective security practices.

• Operate surveillance cameras, weapons detection systems, access control systems, and security alarms.

• Provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff while addressing security concerns.

• Enforce institutional policies and applicable safety and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in security or law enforcement.

• Must be at least 21 years old to apply. Exceptions may be considered for individuals under 21 with military experience, law enforcement experience, or comparable security experience in a healthcare environment.

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain any required endorsements or certifications.

• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, occasionally run or climb multiple flights of stairs, and perform the physical duties of the position, including lifting at least 50 pounds.

Driver’s License and Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the pre-employment process, candidates must complete a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check and a SambaSafety risk assessment.

• 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 assessment, or no more than 15 points resulting from non-valid license status, such as an expired or suspended license.

• Both checks are completed separately. Failure to meet either requirement will result in disqualification from the pre-boarding process.

• Employees in positions requiring driving privileges are subject to ongoing monitoring through the SambaSafety continuous driver record monitoring program.

Exception: Employees hired into a Public Safety Officer I, Public Safety Officer II, or Corporal position at Johns Hopkins Hospital or Bayview Medical Center on or before September 1, 2025, are not required to possess a valid driver’s license under the job description’s stated exception.

Training and Certifications

Successful completion of required post-hire entry training is required, including training in CPR, Stop the Bleed, Narcan, and de-escalation. Required certifications must be maintained.

Healthcare security certifications, such as Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) or Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO), are highly desirable.

Working Conditions

This position requires extensive standing and walking, potentially eight hours or more per shift. Duties may include bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, occasional running, climbing stairs, and working as part of a team to hold, restrain, or apprehend aggressive individuals when necessary.

Flexibility is required to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime to meet staffing needs and respond to emergent situations.

Make a Difference at Johns Hopkins

If you have a strong security background, sound judgment, and a commitment to protecting others, we invite you to explore this opportunity with Johns Hopkins Health System.

Join the Special Response Unit and help support a safer environment for our patients, visitors, and team members.

Salary Range: Minimum 18.87/hour - Maximum 31.15/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.