Healthcare Security Officer — Evening Shift & Patient Safety

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Security professional for Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. The role focuses on protecting staff, patients, and visitors, patrolling facilities, controlling access, and responding to emergencies. Prior security or law enforcement experience is preferred.

You will support responses to alarms, assist with evacuations, and help maintain safe, secure hospital operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; security or law enforcement background preferred.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in critical situations.
• Knowledge of LVHN emergency codes and response protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot access control and alarm systems.
• Licensure: Driver's License PA; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Protects and provides a safe environment for staff, patients, visitors, and LVHN property.
• Intervenes when suspicious or abnormal behavior is observed and detains when reasonable.
• Conducts internal and external patrols of hospital and grounds; reports hazards.
• Maintains and operates vehicles and shuttles safely; ensures cleanliness.
• Performs initial inquiries for administrative and potential criminal matters.
• Responds to coded alarms and provides security escorts as needed.
• Assists with evacuations in emergencies requiring strength and flexibility.

Skills

Security experience

Judgment under pressure

Emergency response

Access control systems

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Security professional for Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. The role focuses on protecting staff, patients, and visitors, patrolling facilities, controlling access, and responding to emergencies. Prior security or law enforcement experience is preferred.

You will support responses to alarms, assist with evacuations, and help maintain safe, secure hospital operations in a fast-paced environment.