Security Officer - Full Time

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Ben Avon (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Safety & Security Officer. The role requires patrolling facilities, managing lock/unlock schedules, and coordinating parking lot surveillance.

You will carry and operate a firearm, taser, baton, and handcuffs in line with policy and PA law. Responsibilities include responding to code events, assisting law enforcement, and supporting emergency preparedness and critical incident management while maintaining a professional, respectful approach with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Armed security or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Valid PA driver’s license and PA ACT 235/PA ACT 120 certifications preferred.
• Basic life support (BLS) required or to be obtained within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and lock/unlock schedules to secure facilities.
• Parking lot surveillance and vehicle assistance as needed.
• Respond to code events and coordinate morgue releases.
• Carry and operate firearm, taser, baton, and handcuffs per policy and law.
• Perform armed interventions and maintain weapons proficiency.
• Assist law enforcement with investigations and scene management.
• Prepare incident reports documenting armed interventions and high-risk events.
• Support emergency preparedness and critical incident management.
• Promote professional, respectful, customer-focused interactions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Perform all duties of the Safety & Security Officer, including patrols, lock/unlock schedules, parking lot surveillance, internal code response, vehicle assistance, and morgue release coordination.


• Carry and responsibly operate firearm, taser, baton, and handcuffs in accordance with IRMC policy and Pennsylvania law.


• Exercise rational decision-making and sound judgment in all security operations, especially during high-risk or rapidly evolving situations.


• Respond to violent, combative, or potentially dangerous individuals using approved de-escalation and use-of-force protocols.


• Provide armed support during critical incidents, including threats to staff, active violence, or law enforcement emergencies.


• Assist law enforcement with investigations, evidence preservation, and secure scene management.


• Maintain weapons proficiency, complete required firearms training, and participate in regular skills validation.


• Conduct campus-wide investigations involving accidents, thefts, suspicious activity, or safety hazards.


• Prepare detailed incident reports and documentation related to armed interventions or elevated-risk events.


• Support emergency preparedness, disaster response, and critical incident management.


• Promote professional, respectful, and customer-focused interactions at all times.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED equivalent


• EXPERIENCE: Previous safety/security experience preferred; armed security or law enforcement experience strongly preferred


• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  
  
  
  • Valid PA driver’s license
  
  
  • PA ACT 235 or PA ACT 120 (with PA ACT 235 waiver)
  
  
  • BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
  
  
  
  

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