Healthcare Security Specialist

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health LGH is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, employees and visitors on site. You will patrol, respond to incidents, and document activity while maintaining ongoing shifts and briefings with leadership. The role requires certifications and a valid driver’s license.

You will engage in investigations, monitor alarms, and conduct security checks across LGH properties during non-business hours, ensuring safety and compliance with hospital policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide security for patients, employees, and visitors; initiates appropriate investigation and follows up. Protects hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.
• Patrol assigned areas, monitoring the facility and activity to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• On a daily workday basis, take part in pre shift and post shift briefings to remain current and up to date with recent security events and incidents. Actively participate in this exchange of information at the beginning and completion of each tour of duty.
• Document daily activity and security responses during a work shift through the use of a thorough and complete daily activity log.
• Respond to requests for Security to resolve emergency situations, investigate suspicious activity, de-escalate volatile situations and take appropriate action as directed by Security Department supervisory personnel, the Nursing Supervisor or the Administrator on-call for the hospital.
• Investigate, document and resolve security related incidents. Report abuses of hospital equipment or property to the proper authority. Complete and maintain records, notes, incident reports and other documents related to Security Department activity.
• Respond to all intra-facility specialized alarms and Condition Codes as may be required.
• Conduct regular security checks audits of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health LGH properties and grounds during non-business hours.
• Monitor all hospital premises, grounds and parking facilities for security concerns and any potential safety hazards.
• Monitor all parking areas and associated traffic flow on Lancaster General property.

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health LGH is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard patients, employees and visitors on site. You will patrol, respond to incidents, and document activity while maintaining ongoing shifts and briefings with leadership. The role requires certifications and a valid driver’s license.

You will engage in investigations, monitor alarms, and conduct security checks across LGH properties during non-business hours, ensuring safety and compliance with hospital policy.