Job Description

Build Your Career. Protect What Matters.

Join the Security Team at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Senior Security Communications Specialist

Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital – Corporate Security
Schedule: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Johns Hopkins Hospital, we’re more than a healthcare leader — we’re a community that cares deeply about people. As part of our Corporate Security team, you’ll play a key role in keeping our staff, patients, and visitors safe. You’ll also get the chance to grow your career, build new skills, and be part of an organization that’s recognized worldwide for excellence.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Security Communications Specialist , you’ll be the go-to person in our communications center. You’ll oversee daily operations, lead and support your team, and make sure everything runs smoothly when it comes to safety and security. Your work will help ensure quick, coordinated responses to incidents across our hospital.

• Oversee communications center operations and support your team.

• Answer calls, monitor alarms, and coordinate emergency responses.

• Use our Computer Assisted Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS).

• Train, guide, and schedule Security Communications Specialists.

• Review incident reports and keep accurate records.

• Work closely with hospital staff, Baltimore Police, and other partners when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma (or equivalent).

• Completion of entry-level security training and a 911 Emergency Response course.

• At least 6 years of security or operations experience (supervisory experience is a plus!).

• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

• Familiarity with security systems, radios, and computer-based dispatch tools.

• Must be at least 21 years old, pass a background check, health screening, and random drug testing.

What to Expect

This is a fast-paced, high-energy role where no two days are the same. You’ll need to think quickly, handle emergencies with professionalism, and be ready to lead by example.

Salary Range: Minimum 20.22/hour - Maximum 33.38/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.

JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!

Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. 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.

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