Lieutenant Special Police

Job DescriptionDescriptionOfficers to include one Field Training Officer and one Sergeant. Outside of normal hospital business hours and with the collaboration of the hospital Administrator, the Lieutenant, Special Police assumes full law enforcement authority to preserve and protect the safety and security of the hospital. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to oversight of security operations for assigned shift; scheduling with the emphasis on the management of direct labor; training of all Special Police Officers; collaboration with nursing leadership on security operations; and conducting investigations for crimes against persons or property.QualificationsMinimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required)Associate's Degree (Required)Minimum Work Experience2 years in lieu of education, supervisory experience in a hospital security setting or accredited law enforcement organization (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeSupervisory experience in security or law enforcement.Experience in scheduling for shift work with the ability to appropriately analyze direct labor.Ability to effectively communicate - written and oral for reporting and investigation purposes.Knowledge of MS Office.Required Licenses and CertificationsSpecial Police Officer Commission from the Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department (Required).Non-violent crisis intervention certification (Required).Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required).ASP/MEB baton certification (Preferred).Functional AccountabilitiesEnvironmentMake constant daily patrols of the hospital to ensure that officers are on post and performing duties properly. This may also include conducting off hours inspections.Assign personnel to patrol the hospital per policy and monitor the quality of patrols through a consistent review of the patrol management system database; take appropriate actions for non-compliance with patrol standards and policies.Ensure work orders are completed for safety and security violations; follow-up with appropriate personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner.Implement security management plans, protocols and management directives as prescribed.Effectively supervise security staff involved in the protection of personnel, property and assets against fire, theft, vandalism, and all illegal and unauthorized activity.Emergency ResponseBe certain that all officers are timely and appropriate in response.Ensure the applicable policies, procedures and directives are followed according to the specifics of the emergency situation.Appropriately direct security personnel engaged in incident and emergency response.Ensure that staff utilize techniques, per department training, to de-escalate volatile situations.ReportingEnsure officers submit timely and accurate incident reports for noteworthy incidents in accordance with departmental policies.Review reports for quality and informational accuracy.Ensure appropriate investigative follow-up is conducted for incidents reported during the course of the shift.Ensure that incidents are escalated to department management as required.CommunicationEnsure accurate and thorough information exchanges occur with the relieving supervisor.Ensure pertinent information is documented in the End of Shift Report.Provide professional, focused roll call informational exchanges with subordinates for the purpose of communicating daily assignments and desired security outcomes for the shift.Communicate any emergent situations to hospital administration and department management.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Commitment/IdentificationTeamwork/CommunicationPerformance Improvement/Problem-solvingCost Management/Financial ResponsibilitySafetyPrimary Location

District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)111 Michigan Avenue NWWashington 20010Job

ManagementOrganization

OperationsPosition Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-TimeShift: VariableWork Schedule: 0530-1600Job Posting

Oct 29, 2024, 3:59:17 PMFull-Time Salary Range

53019.2 - 88379.2Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment.

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