Security Officer - Security

Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Night
Hours : 12:00a-8:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Responsible for Hospital and College of Medicine security incident investigation, crisis response, combative patient intervention, safety-related emergency response, monitoring of advanced access control and surveillance systems. Provide for the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, students, buildings, assets, and premises.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

H igh School diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of job related experience or a combination of equivalent related education and/or experience required .

Valid Driver's License required.

New hires must complete their IAHSS Basic Certification within 6 months of hire.

Current employees must complete their IAHSS Basic Certification within 12 months. Once achieved, IAHSS Basic Certification must be kept current and recertification at the Basic Level or higher is required every 5 years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

S ecurity experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Previous customer service experience preferred.

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Advanced understanding of complex security access control and surveillance systems preferred.

Understanding of and experience with Act 235 preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union : Non Bargained