Security Guard PRN

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a per diem Security Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. The role focuses on protecting hospital facilities and assets, with duties covering access control, patrols, and incident response.

The position values calm, professional communication and the ability to handle emergencies or stressful events. Training will be provided, with CHSO certification pursued within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

• Up to one year of supervised training and continued education recommended.
• CHSO designation to be obtained within one year of hire.
• Preference for protective service, safety awareness, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Protect hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.
• Manage emergencies, crises and high stress situations with sound judgment.

Skills

Emergency response

Public relations

Communication skills

Self-defense

Education

CHSO certification

Job description

JOB LOCATION - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - Per Diem

To provide a safe and secure atmosphere for patients, visitors and employees. Protect hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

Up to one (1) year of supervised training; pertinent experience desirable. Varied in-service participation is required; continuing education is recommended. Obtain, within one (1) year, the Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) designation utilizing the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety educational book and testing. Preference for protective service, public relations aptitudes, communication skills, safety-conscious, clerical accuracy, observant, investigative, empathetic and understanding, mechanically inclined; able to control emergency, crisis, and stress situations; independent thinking/sound judgment; physically able and proficient in self-defense.

Licenses/Certificates:

Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.