Hospital Security Officer: Crisis Response & Access

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Total rewards program

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health/dental/vision

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors across on‑site and off‑site locations. Day shift, 6:00a–6:00p, with 2 on/2 off/3 on/2 off/2 on/3 off scheduling.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, crisis response, de‑escalation, and monitoring of access control and surveillance systems. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and IAHSS Basic Certification within

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• IAHSS Basic Certification within 6 months for new hires; recertification every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Investigate security incidents and respond to safety events.
• Perform crisis response and de-escalation of combative individuals.
• Monitor access control and surveillance systems to protect people and property.

Skills

Customer service experience

Hospital security

Act 235 knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

IAHSS Basic Certification

Tools

Surveillance systems

Job description

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full‑time Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors across on‑site and off‑site locations. Day shift, 6:00a–6:00p, with 2 on/2 off/3 on/2 off/2 on/3 off scheduling.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, crisis response, de‑escalation, and monitoring of access control and surveillance systems. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and IAHSS Basic Certification within