
Protection Officer - Evenings
Silver Spring, MDFull-time$19.02–26.67/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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The Protection Officer maintains security and safety at Holy Cross Hospital and at the assigned post. Officers monitor for suspicious activity and people, take appropriate action to protect the hospital, and write clear reports. The role is scheduled for evening shifts, with availability to work any of the three shifts when needed. The posting lists a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent security-officer experience, and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
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Employment Type: Full timeShift: Evening Shift Description:
Posting Job Description Job Title: Protection Officer Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Evening - 3:00 pm– 1:30 am (4 (10) hour shifts) Location: Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, Maryland
Position Purpose:
- The Protection Officer is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of the hospital and specifically their assigned post during their watch.
As a “Protection Officer” you will:
- Protection Officers must be vigilant of suspicious activities and persons taking appropriate actions in ensuring the safety and security of the hospital.
- Officers must also be able to write reports in a neat and legible manner.
- Although officers are usually assigned to one shift, they must be available to work all three shifts when needed.
- They must be able to perform their essential job functions, to include daily patrols and functions without bias or discrimination.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Protection Officers must have at least a high school diploma, GED or equivalent experience as a security officer (4 years).
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record required
- BLS Healthcare Provider certification from American Heart Association preferred.
- One or more years of Security experience preferred.
Pay Range: $19.02 - $26.67
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,607 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$19.02–26.67/hr
- Maryland median$18–19/hr30 hourly ranges
- US median$20/hr1,690 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $22.85/hr, is 19% above the Maryland median midpoint ($19/hr) — in the middle half of Security Officer hourly ranges in Maryland.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 40 open Security Officer jobs in Maryland and 2,607 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Maryland
- Experience
- Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (634 postings).
- Education
- 26 of the 2,607 open Security Officer jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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