Safety and Security Officer

Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a Safety and Security Officer, where you'll ensure the safety of patients and staff across multiple health centers in Philadelphia. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and experience in security. You'll be responsible for patrolling, managing disturbances, and providing safety updates. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD)

401k plan with a generous match

Educational reimbursements

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Loan forgiveness

Free malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a security officer.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling properties and investigating disturbances.
• Managing aggressive behavior and ensuring safety.
• Providing safety updates during staff meetings.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation

Knowledge of safety and security requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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• Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), a non-profit organization founded in 1970, is hiring full-time Safety and Security Officers at multiple locations:
• Carl Moore Health Center, 1401 S. 31st St. Phila., PA 19146
• Chinatown Medical Services, 432 N. 6th St. Phila., PA 19123
• Frankford Ave Health Center, 4500 - 4510 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19124
• Hunting Park Health Center, 1999 W. Hunting Park Ave. Phila., PA 19140
• Southeast Health Center, 800 Washington Ave. Phila., PA 19147
• Woodland Ave Health Center, 5000 Woodland Ave. Phila., PA 19143

Candidates must have a high school diploma (or GED) and at least three years of experience as a security officer or certification from a security officer training program. Knowledge of safety and security requirements is essential, along with a willingness to continue learning. Must be able to deal effectively and professionally with people, including de-escalating disruptive patients or visitors. Responsibilities include patrolling properties, investigating disturbances, managing aggressive behavior, and ensuring safety. CPR certification is required.

Specific duties include patrolling, investigating disturbances, managing aggressive behavior, warning individuals of infractions, escorting individuals when necessary, and using approved techniques to diffuse violence. Safety and Security Officers also secure individuals until law enforcement arrives and provide safety updates during staff meetings.

GPHA offers competitive pay, performance bonuses, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD), a 401k plan with a generous match, employee assistance and self-care programs, educational reimbursements, paid time off, holiday pay, loan forgiveness, and free malpractice insurance. Many positions offer flexible, hybrid, or remote work schedules.

At GPHA, we value diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy. We are committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces and are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, or other protected classes.

Visit us at www.gphainc.org