Campus & Hospital Security Officer

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a dedicated Security Officer to protect personnel, patients, students, visitors, and Jefferson assets across campus and hospital settings. Duties include patrols, fixed posts, badge checks, and escorting unauthorized individuals off campus.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to work all shifts, and compliance with security protocols. The position supports trauma response and safety initiatives in a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and completion of Security Department training modules.
• Must be able to run one city block and physically subdue an unruly/violent individual; work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work all shifts and rotate as needed; maintain professional appearance.
• Understanding of conflict management, communication, and safety safeguarding of personnel and visitors.
• Lethal Weapons Certification required within 90 days by Pennsylvania State Police.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff while upholding Jefferson values.
• Perform security patrols at fixed posts or on patrol; verify identities and escort unauthorized persons off campus as needed.
• Respond to calls for service; notify Supervisors; may diffuse emergencies with conflict resolution.
• Investigate incidents; maintain patrol logs; provide follow-up information to Security Investigator/Lieutenant.
• Assist employees, students, patients, and visitors; provide security escorts when requested.
• Assist with campus parking issues; patrol parking lots and equipment.
• Support safety teams; assist trauma helicopter landings; enforce no smoking policies on campus.
• Perform related security duties and assist with training new security staff.

Skills

Patrol & security operations

Emergency response

Badging verification

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Lethal weapons certification

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a dedicated Security Officer to protect personnel, patients, students, visitors, and Jefferson assets across campus and hospital settings. Duties include patrols, fixed posts, badge checks, and escorting unauthorized individuals off campus.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to work all shifts, and compliance with security protocols. The position supports trauma response and safety initiatives in a dynamic university environment.