PRN Security Officer - Per Diem - Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling premises, conducting inspections, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in security or law enforcement.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Qualifications

• PA Act - Training to Carry Lethal Weapons required.
• CPR Certification needed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital premises for security and safety.
• Conduct fire protection inspections.
• Respond to internal security alarms.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cordial Interaction

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Experience in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients, employees, and visitors.

Responsibilities:

• Patrol hospital premises for security, safety, and fire protection purposes.
• Assume designated fixed security guard posts for protection, control, or general assistance purposes.
• Provide protective escort for individuals and hospital property, as required.
• Conduct fire protection inspections of hospital premises.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of alleged criminal acts occurring on hospital premises.
• Identify, remove, or apprehend unauthorized or suspicious persons found on hospital premises.
• Respond to internal security or fire emergency alarms and take appropriate action.
• Submit departmental daily operations reports, as required.
• Handle all information obtained through the course of job as confidential.
• Interact with all Penn Medicine employees, staff, visitors, and patients in a cordial, helpful, and professional manner.
• Use effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
• Perform duties and exhibit behaviors consistent with the care philosophy of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Credentials:

• PA Act - Trng to Cry Lthl Wpns (Required)
• Pennsylvania State Act 235 certification required upon six months of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• CPR Certification required upon completion of six months of employment.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• H.S. Diploma/GED and previous experience in law enforcement, security, or college education in criminal justice field required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.