Security Officer - Days

Lehigh Valley Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to protect patients, staff, and property across hospital facilities and campuses. You will patrol buildings and grounds, respond to alarms, and assist with evacuations as needed.

The role requires judgment, strong communication, and the ability to work per diem with day shifts. LVHN emphasizes safety, patient care, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED; additional education is a plus.
• 1 year of Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military experience, or academy graduation.
• Knowledge of LVHN emergency codes and response protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot access control and alarm systems.
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of security equipment.
• Driver’s license PA; ability to drive LVHN vehicles as needed.
• BLS, CHSO, and other relevant certifications within stated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Protect facilities, personnel, patients, visitors, and LVHN property.
• Intervene when suspicious or abnormal behavior is observed.
• Conduct internal and external patrols of hospital grounds and parking areas.
• Maintain and operate vehicles and shuttles safely.
• Perform initial inquiries and report findings for incidents.
• Respond to coded alarms and provide security escorts when requested.
• Assist with evacuations in emergencies requiring strength and flexibility.
• Maintain high visibility as a deterrent and provide assistance as needed.

Skills

Judgment

Emergency codes knowledge

Access control

Security equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Driver's License (PA)

BLS Certification

CHSO Certification

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Protects and provides a safe environment for the hospitals, parking facilities, satellite facilities, employees, patients, and visitors. Assists in controlling access to the facility by periodically patrolling buildings, grounds, and work sites. Acts as a first responder to all emergency incidents, as needed.

Job Duties

• Helps 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.

Minimum 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 Upon Hire and
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 90 Days and
• CHSO - Certified Healthcare Security Officer Basic Level - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Within 90 Days and
• BCCM - Basic Comprehensive Crisis Management - Business Continuity Management Institute Within 90 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Day Shift

Address

2545 Schoenersville Rd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Per diem - Variable shifts and hours

Department

1004-06168 Plant Security - Muhl