SECURITY OFFICER- (FT & PT Available)

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health facility in Philadelphia seeks a Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of the environment for staff, patients, and visitors. This role involves routine patrols, emergency responses, and enforcing hospital policies to maintain a secure healthcare environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, security experience, and relevant training certifications. Join a mission-driven team and contribute to community wellness and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in security or law enforcement is required.
• Hospital or healthcare security experience is preferred.
• CPI or equivalent de-escalation training required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Control access to the facility and admit only authorized individuals.
• Conduct regular patrols of buildings and surrounding grounds.
• Respond to alarms and emergency codes.

Skills

De-escalation

Emergency Response

Patrol

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Security Officer – Behavioral Health Facility

Location : Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time and Part-Time

Starting Pay : $16.40 per hour (Compensation is not negotiable)

Full-Time : 40 hours / week | 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM | Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Part-Time : 16 hours / week | 6 : 00 AM – 2 : 30 PM | Saturday & Sunday Only

Part-Time : 16 hours / week | 2 : 00 PM – 10 : 30 PM | Every Other Weekend (EOW)

About Us

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a long-standing behavioral health facility in Philadelphia offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. A proud partner with the City of Philadelphia, our center has been a consistent innovator in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

Our mission is to provide effective, evidence-based behavioral health services that empower individuals on their path to recovery. We deliver care in a spiritually and culturally responsive manner, tailored to the diverse communities we serve.

Our Services Include :

Substance Use Disorder Services

Inpatient Psychiatric Services

Position Summary

The Security Officer plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of our facility, staff, patients, and visitors. Reporting to the Security Sergeant and Director of Security, this role includes routine patrols, emergency response, de-escalation, and active enforcement of hospital policies to promote a secure healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Control access to the facility and admit only authorized individuals

Conduct regular patrols of buildings and surrounding grounds

Inspects all doors, windows, and exits to identify security risks

Monitor delivery and receipt of packages to prevent theft

Secure restricted areas and document checks in security logs

Respond to alarms and emergency codes (e.g., Code Red, 777)

Apply verbal de-escalation and physical intervention when necessary

Operate hospital vehicles for internal transportation needs

Report safety hazards or incidents and complete written documentation

Unlock areas for authorized personnel as requested

Participate in mandatory training and professional development

Maintain and inspect assigned security equipment

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Prior experience in security or law enforcement (required)

Hospital or healthcare security experience (preferred)

Valid PA ACT 235 Certification (preferred)

CPI or equivalent de-escalation training required within 30 days of hire

Bilingual skills are a plus

Why Join Us

Be part of a mission-driven team in a vital healthcare setting

Opportunities to grow in healthcare security operations

Meaningful work supporting patient safety and community wellness

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE / M / F / D / V