Hospital Security Officer: Protect, Respond, and Serve

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a security officer to protect staff, patients and property at LVHN-CARBON. The role involves patrolling the campus, monitoring access points and responding to alarms.

You will engage with suspicious activity, conduct investigations, and assist with evacuations when needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid PA driver’s license, and the ability to use security equipment and alarm systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; 1 year Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Military experience, or graduation from a Law Enforcement academy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Knowledge of LVHN Emergency codes and response protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot access control and alarm systems.
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of security equipment.
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania
• Certifications: BLS/CHSO/AHA within 90 days (as required)

Responsibilities

• Help mitigate threats to the safety and security of all staff, patients, visitors, and their property within the facility, as well as LVHN property.
• Intervenes when suspicious or abnormal behavior is observed or reported, and stops, questions, and detains persons when reasonable suspicion exists.
• Conducts both internal and external patrols of the hospital, satellite clinic, parking lots and grounds, and reports on security and safety hazards.
• Maintains and operates vehicles and shuttles in a safe manner.
• Ensures proper working condition and cleanliness of all vehicles.
• Conducts initial inquiries for both administrative and potential criminal complaints and reports findings.
• Responds to all coded alarms and performs security escorts when requested.
• Assists with evacuations in emergency situations requiring strength, stamina and flexibility.
• Maintains a high level of visibility to serve as a deterrent to undesirable activity and to be readily available to provide assistance to anyone in need.

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a security officer to protect staff, patients and property at LVHN-CARBON. The role involves patrolling the campus, monitoring access points and responding to alarms.

You will engage with suspicious activity, conduct investigations, and assist with evacuations when needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, valid PA driver’s license, and the ability to use security equipment and alarm systems.