Security Officer - Full Time - Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Security Officer to provide a safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors at Pennsylvania Hospital. Responsibilities include patrolling the premises, responding to emergencies, and conducting fire protection inspections. Applicants should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work within a leading academic medical center.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits programs

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in law enforcement or security or college education in criminal justice.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required.
• CPR Certification needed within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols hospital premises for security and safety.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of alleged criminal acts.
• Interacts with employees, staff, visitors, and patients professionally.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cordial Interaction

Attention to Detail

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Security Officer - Full Time - Pennsylvania Hospital

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients, employees and visitors.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Patrols Hospital premises for security/safety/fire protection purposes.
  
  

Assumes designated fixed security guard posts for protection, control or general assistance purposes.

Provides protective escort for individuals and hospital property, as required.

Conducts fire protection inspections of Hospital premises.

Conduct preliminary investigations of alleged criminal acts occurring on Hospital premises.

Identifies, removes or apprehends unauthorized or suspicious persons found on Hospital premises.

Responds to internal security or fire emergency alarms and renders appropriate action.

Submits departmental daily operations reports, as required.

Considers all information obtained through the course of job as confidential.

Interacts will all PaH employees, staff, visitors and patients in a cordial, helpful and professional manner

Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions

Performs duties and exhibits behaviors consistent with care philosophy of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Credentials:

• PA Act - Trng to Cry Lthl Wpns (Required)
• Pennsylvania State Act 235 certification required upon six months of employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• CPR Certification required upon completion of six months of employment.
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
• And 0-1 years Previous experience in law enforcement, security and/or college education in criminal justice field.
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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