Hospital Security Officer I – Protect Patients & Campus

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to protect patients, staff and facilities. You will patrol, document daily activity, respond to emergencies, and assist with de-escalation when trained. A valid ACT 235 clearance, BLS, driver’s license, and de-escalation training are required within six months.

High School diploma or GED is also required. Prior security or military experience is preferred. This role supports a safe hospital environment and works with a dedicated security team to

Qualifications

• ACT 235 Clearance – within six months (Required)
• BLS – within six months (Required)
• Driver’s License (Required)
• De-escalation Training (CPI or HWC) – within six months(Required)
• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Previous security or military experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assess situations and determine when to appropriately restrain individuals- for example, determine and administer appropriate use of handcuffs.
• 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 campus property 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.
• Investigate reports of unauthorized persons on hospital property.
• Assists staff with unruly visitors and patients.
• Make appropriate recommendations to Security Supervisors and management on methods to effectively improve the Security function.
• Create and participate in crime prevention initiatives in a team effort to proactively address security related issues or problems before they occur.
• Applicable only to Officers with ACT 235 and de-escalation training

Skills

Security experience

Education

ACT 235 Clearance

High School Diploma/GED

Driver’s License

De-escalation Training

BLS

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Security Officer I to protect patients, staff and facilities. You will patrol, document daily activity, respond to emergencies, and assist with de-escalation when trained. A valid ACT 235 clearance, BLS, driver’s license, and de-escalation training are required within six months.

High School diploma or GED is also required. Prior security or military experience is preferred. This role supports a safe hospital environment and works with a dedicated security team to