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MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Clinton, MD · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

... Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Security Officer assigned and ...

MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Clinton, MD · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

... Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Security Officer assigned and ...

City of Olathe

Police Officer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$104K/yr

Police Officer As an elite member of Olathe's finest, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department in a metropolitan city where your law enforcement skills will help protect and ...

City of Olathe

Police Officer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$104K/yr

Police Officer As an elite member of Olathe's finest, you have an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic department in a metropolitan city where your law enforcement skills will help protect and ...

MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.70 - $32.72/hr

... Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Officer assigned and deployed within the ...

MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.70 - $32.72/hr

... Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Officer assigned and deployed within the ...

MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.70 - $32.72/hr

... Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Officer assigned and deployed within the ...

MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Leonardtown, MD · On-site

$18.70 - $32.72/hr

... Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Security Officer assigned and ...

MedStar Health

Officer Unarmed PRN

Leonardtown, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

... Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Security Officer assigned and ...

MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Leonardtown, MD · On-site

$18.70 - $32.72/hr

... Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Security Officer assigned and ...

Childrensnational

$18.54 - $30.89/hr

Knowledge of HIPP A rules and restrictions Required Licenses and Certifications Special Police Officer commission from the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department .Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation ...

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City of Olathe

Police Officer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$104K/yr

... metropolitan city where your law enforcement sills will help protect and serve nearly 154,000 ... Police Officer Starting Salary (no experience): $65,050 Top out pay is $104,000 after 8 years of ...

MedStar Health

Officer I Unarmed

Washington, DC · On-site

$18.70 - $32.72/hr

... Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Officer assigned and deployed within the ...

Olathe

Police Officer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$104K/yr

... metropolitan city where your law enforcement sills will help protect and serve nearly 154,000 ... Police Officer Starting Salary (no experience): $65,050 Top out pay is $104,000 after 8 years of ...

MedStar Health

Officer Unarmed PRN

Leonardtown, MD · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

... Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Security Officer assigned and ...

Events DC

Off Duty Officer

Washington, DC

$18.50 - $23.75/hr

Metropolitan Police Officers employed by Events DC to serve at its venues (i.e., Entertainment and Sports Arena, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, RFK Stadium, DC Armory, Carnegie Library at ...

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Infographic showing various Metropolitan Police Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,148 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Officer I Unarmed

Clinton, MD • On-site

MedStar Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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$16 - $19/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Medstar Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 242 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About the Job
General Summary of Position
Ensures a safe environment for our patients staff and visitors. Patrols hospital property responds to calls for assistance and reports on conditions objects or persons which may impact the security and/or safety of patients associates physicians visitors or vendors and responds according to established policies procedures and regulations. Mentors and trains security staff. Assumes charge role as needed. Security Officers are essential associates in a 24/7 environment and may be required to be flexible with scheduling and work "off shifts." May obtain and maintain State of Maryland and/or District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department Special Police Officer commission to carry out duties associated with crime control and response designated as an Unarmed Security Officer assigned and deployed within the hospital consistent with the limitations of the Unarmed SPO commission from Maryland State Police or District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Assists supervisor with daily supervision of the shift to include monitoring communication center and monitoring security officers to ensure that their duties are being performed correctly. Makes on-the-spot corrections when needed.
  • Acts as a resource or mentor to security staff.
  • Conducts in-service training.
  • Assumes charge role as needed.
  • Assists with training of new associates as necessary.
  • Collects and secures patient valuables and lost-and-found articles.
  • Conducts designated security patrols throughout the facility as directed. May be required to patrol the hospital campus/grounds via security motor vehicle or bicycle.
  • Observes and monitors conditions objects or persons which might require police action. Controls access to and inspects packages of those leaving buildings. Reports all safety security and law violations.
  • Immediately responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers. Responds to security and medical code calls.
  • Monitors camera surveillance and other security technology systems as directed. Monitors conduct of patients and visitors on hospital premises; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
  • Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities. Continues to follow-up as needed to bring incident to closure. Notifies appropriate authorities or superiors and calls for back-up assistance as necessary.
  • Proficient in and utilizes nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure staff patients visitors and all others remain safe calm and respected while onsite. Assists with restraining as needed.
  • Testifies at legal proceedings hearings and trials.
  • When responding to circumstances where the exercise of law enforcement authority may be required takes appropriate measures to secure the scene preserve evidence detain and secure suspected criminal perpetrators and assist responding law enforcement authority as directed by Director or other designated security officer in charge. Completes written reports and when subpoenaed or requested notifies Legal Counsel for MedStar of same and gains guidance to testify at legal proceedings hearings and trials.
  • Works cross-functionally to ensure safe and secure environments.
  • Assists in the development of department goals objectives policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Interacts with visitors and maintains designated security posts throughout the facility as directed. Ensures quality outcomes for the security department by communicating with security staff and the public.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimal Qualifications
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Associate's degree preferred

Experience
  • 1-2 years of MedStar satisfactory performance as a Security Officer I and SPO commissioned required or
  • 5-7 years of total related security or law enforcement experience (inside or outside of medstar). required

Licenses and Certifications
  • DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing required
  • MD Special Police Commission - MDSPC preferred or
  • Special Police Officer - DC - SPO preferred
  • If Special Police Officer (SPO) must satisfy ongoing training requirements to maintain SPO commission in Maryland and/or DC
  • IAHSS - Certification As A Security Officer preferred
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
  • Must successfully complete all MedStar initial training related to violence prevention de-escalation and crisis prevention intervention.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and thoughtful during a crisis.
  • Ability to assist in de-escalating situations with strong emotions and conflict.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of
USD $21.34 - USD $32.72 /Hr.

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MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Columbia, MD, US

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