Security Officer- Jefferson Abington- Full Time Nights

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Security Officer to patrol Abington Memorial Hospital's campus and protect patients, staff, and visitors. You will verify badges, respond to alarms and emergencies, and help maintain safety across facilities in a rotating shift.

The role requires high school diploma, PA ACT 235 certification within 90 days, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Proficiency with MS Word and email is expected, along with reporting and documentation duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• PA ACT 235 Certification within 90 days of hire (PA only).
• Valid driver0_LICENSE required to work at certain locations.

Responsibilities

• Interact with staff and visitors in accordance with Jefferson values.
• Perform security patrols at fixed post or on patrol and verify badges.
• Respond promptly to calls for service and assist in emergencies as needed.
• Investigate and document reports on incidents and maintain patrol logs.
• Provide escorts and assist employees, students, patients, and visitors as incidents occur.
• Support parking operations and assist with safety teams and fire-related emergencies.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email (Outlook)

Badge scanning systems

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs security patrols at either fixed post or on patrol, including general security violations and fire or safety hazards. Verifies the appropriateness of persons on property by checking identification badges and escorting all unauthorized persons from campus as necessary.
• Responds promptly to calls for service, including priority or serious incidents, problems or emergencies. Notifies supervisor (Sergeant or Lieutenant) of conditions. May be required to diffuse emergency situations with conflict resolution skills.
• Investigates and documents reports on accidents, incidents or suspicious activities. Maintains daily patrol log during tours. Submits completed log to Sergeant/Shift Supervisor upon completion of tour. Provides follow-up information to Security Investigator and/or Lieutenant as directed.
• Provides assistance to employees, students, patients, patient family and visitors as incidents occur, including security escorts upon request.
• Assist with campus parking issues; patrol parking lots and parking lot equipment.
• Supports safety teams, including assisting the Trauma Team with the landing of helicopters and with fire-related emergencies. Enforces all No Smoking environments both inside and outside on the campus.
• Performs other related security, safety and protection duties as assigned, including but not limited to the support loss prevention (i.e. inspecting deliveries and packages) and assisting with the training of new security staff as directed.

Job Description

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior security, police or military experience is preferred. Experience in campus/hospital security, law enforcement, or other related Criminal Justice agencies strongly preferred.
• PA only: Valid ACT 235 Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's License required to work at certain Jefferson locations.
• Must be able to understand all responsibilities and technology associated with the 24-hour Security Response Center (SRC).
• Ability to function effectively with Microsoft desktop applications (i.e. Word, E-mail).
• Ability to work all shifts, and rotate between shifts as needed.
• This is a highly visible uniform position. Officers must be able to present excellent appearance at all times and also be equipped with all required security instruments.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address
1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handic