Metro Police Department Officer ($65.00 Per Hour) (PRN | As Needed)

Description
Metropolitan Police Department Officers (MPD) will provide protective services for the patients, families, staff, and property of Children's National Health System (CNHS). As directed, CNHS MPD Officers respond to emergency situations while enforcing the established hospital policies and in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia. Department personnel must maintain a tactful and courteous demeanor in the exercising of duties. Will perform access control using state-of-the-art technology in order to ensure the safety of patients. Will perform security patrols of the entire location assigned to proactively identify risks to the hospital. The primary areas of responsibilities will be the Emergency Departments. Frequently works with medical professionals in advancement of patient safety. Support CNHS Special Police Officers with detention and/or arrest of individuals in violation of the laws of the District of Columbia.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years as a police officer in good standing with the Metropolitan Police Department in the District of Columbia. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Metropolitan Police Department Police Officer
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to climb stairs in response to emergency situations.
Must wear complete Metropolitan Police Department issued uniform to include carrying department issued radio while on duty.
Must be able to work outdoors if necessary.
Ability to handle volatile situations under stressful conditions.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Must possess excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of the criminal code in Washington, DC.
Experience working as an emergency responder (law enforcement, fire/rescue, military).
Required Licenses and Certifications
Sworn police officer in the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia (Required)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Safety

• Perform productive security patrols of the hospital, garage and perimeter; recognize conditions which are or will compromise the security and/or safety of the organization and take immediate action to mitigate; proactively and consistently submit work orders to correct safety/security violations discovered during patrols.
• Immediately notify supervisors of security/safety-related problems or issues.
• Take proactive measures to mitigate thefts, disturbances and other criminal incidents.
• Check to ensure that visitors and staff members are wearing proper identification badges/passes; ensure that visitors are properly identified and proactively address issues with non-compliance with visitors which are observed during patrols; adhere to departmental and hospital policies, procedures and directives as it relates to the management and processing of visitors to the hospital.
• Adhere to post orders for all fixed and patrol positions.

• Ensure a timely and appropriate response for emergency situations.
• Ensure that the applicable policies, procedures and directives are followed according to the specifics of the emergency situation.
• Able to effectively de-escalate disruptive behavior.
• Able to remain in control of emotions and not take acting out behavior exhibited by others personally.

• Partner in the mission and uphold the core principles of the organization.
• Committed to diversity and recognizes the value of cultural ethnic differences.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.

• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, 20010
Job : Facilities / Security
Organization : Operations
Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift : Variable
Work Schedule : varies
Job Posting : Jul 23, 2024, 3:56:12 PM
Full-Time Salary Range : 55868.8 - 93121.6