Armed Security & Incident Response Officer

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer to perform a full range of protective duties across campus. Responsibilities include patrols, access control, and coordinating morgue releases, with strict adherence to IRMC policies and Pennsylvania law.

The role requires armed security or related experience, valid PA driver’s license, and completion of required firearms training. The position emphasizes de-escalation, rapid decision‑making, and professional interactions with

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Previous safety/security experience preferred; armed security or law enforcement experience strongly preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid PA driver’s license; PA ACT 235 or PA ACT 120 (with PA ACT 235 waiver); BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties of the Safety & Security Officer, including patrols, lock/unlock schedules, parking lot surveillance, internal code response, vehicle assistance, and morgue release coordination.
• Carry and responsibly operate firearms, taser, baton, and handcuffs in accordance with IRMC policy and Pennsylvania law.
• Exercise rational decision-making and sound judgment in all security operations, especially during high-risk or rapidly evolving situations.
• Respond to violent, combative, or potentially dangerous individuals using approved de-escalation and use-of-force protocols.
• Provide armed support during critical incidents, including threats to staff, active violence, or law enforcement emergencies.
• Assist law enforcement with investigations, evidence preservation, and secure scene management.
• Maintain weapons proficiency, complete required firearms training, and participate in regular skills validation.
• Conduct campus-wide investigations involving accidents, thefts, suspicious activity, or safety hazards.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and documentation related to armed interventions or elevated-risk events.
• Support emergency preparedness, disaster response, and critical incident management.
• Promote professional, respectful, and customer-focused interactions at all times.

Skills

Armed security experience

Judgment under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Security Officer to perform a full range of protective duties across campus. Responsibilities include patrols, access control, and coordinating morgue releases, with strict adherence to IRMC policies and Pennsylvania law.

The role requires armed security or related experience, valid PA driver’s license, and completion of required firearms training. The position emphasizes de-escalation, rapid decision‑making, and professional interactions with