Security Officer - Philhaven Hospital - Evening

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a dedicated Security Officer in Lebanon, PA, to ensure safety and security across facilities. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and two years of relevant security experience or equivalent military or law enforcement background.

The role includes patrolling, responding to emergencies, and assisting with safety protocols. Comprehensive health benefits and retirement savings plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years WellSpan Security Officer Experience in good standing required.
• 2 years of healthcare security, military, or law enforcement experience, in good standing.
• Valid driver's license in the current state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Respond to emergency situations such as accidents and alarms.
• Report all suspicious activity and maintain logs.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary

Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays, Required.

Schedule

Full Time: 80 Hours/Biweekly
Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Patrol the buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intrusion.
• Patrol parking lots to ensure the safety of individuals and the security of parked vehicles.
• Report all suspicious activity, parking violations, and abandoned vehicles.
• Respond to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries, fire alarms, crimes in progress, and safety hazards.
• Provide assistance, summon proper authorities, and police the area to maintain order, safety, and protect property.
• Employ all necessary equipment, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), during situations deemed unsafe and during interactions with precaution patients.
• Respond to inquiries for advice or assistance from employees, students, visitors, and other customers; provide physical restraint of psychiatric patients and others as needed.
• Monitor the conduct of visitors on premises; confront unauthorized persons for questioning as needed; secure weapons and contraband.
• Escort personnel and visitors to parking lots and hospital buildings.
• Maintain post as assigned in accordance with training.
• Notify police in case of theft, breaking and entering or other related criminal matters requiring notification of authorities.
• Assist in investigations.
• Maintain records, prepare incident reports and other documents pertinent to safety and security activities and attend hearings.
• Conduct routine visual inspections; report safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Coordinate and/or respond to on site fire drills; respond to on site fire alarms and assist the responding fire department.
• Secure and/or unlock offices and facilities.
• Support the parking policy, enforce parking regulations, provide traffic management, and perform other related duties.
• Comply with all department and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Perform Security Operations duties as assigned.
• Secure patient valuables and found property.
• Prepare clear, concise, and factual incident reports.
• Ensure all documentation is submitted as required prior to end of shift.
• Complete vehicle checklist.
• Complete monthly inspections as required, including but not limited to panic alarm inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, door alarm inspections, and supporting documentation.
• Complete security access requests within the badge access control system as needed.
• Be willing and capable of working at any post within an assigned setting.
• Assist with the daily operations of the shift, including but not limited to documentation, patrols, responses, post assignments, escalation of incidents, and serve as a Charge Officer as needed.
• Provide administrative support for programs and policy implementation.
• In the absence of a Supervisor or Security Officer III, conduct shift huddles reviewing incidents from the previous shift, current situational awareness information, and upcoming events requiring security intervention and/or assistance.
• Assist Supervisors by ensuring appropriate staffing for oncoming shift if necessary.

Common Expectations

• Remain current on all required trainings.
• Attend trainings and educational programs as assigned.
• Participate in department meetings and in-service meetings as directed.
• Provide outstanding service to all customers; foster teamwork; and practice fiscal responsibility through supporting improvement and innovation.
• Follow established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required.

Work Experience

• 2 years WellSpan Security Officer Experience in good standing Required.
• 2 years a combination of experience in good standing: WellSpan Security Officer Experience, Other Healthcare Security Officer, Other Security Officer Experience, Military Experience, Law Enforcement Experience (includes police, corrections and probation/parole). In good standing means no disciplinary or corrective action within the last 12 months of employment.

Licenses

• Heartsaver CPR/AED within 90 days Required.

Driver’s License Statement

Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training

• Successful completion of the following training courses are required for this position. Security Officer I’s requesting to advance to a Security Officer II position must complete the required training prior to applying for a Security Officer II position. Newly hired Security Officer II’s must complete the training within 3 months of accepting the position with WellSpan.
• FEMA ISP: IS-100.c – Intro to Incident Command System, I-100.
• FEMA ISP: IS-200.C – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response.
• FEMA ISP: IS-242.c – Effective Communication within 90 days Required.
• Practical and Tactical Handcuffing within 90 days Required.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (Gel) within 90 days Required.
• Taser within 90 days Required.
• Behavioral Emergency Response Training (BERT) within 90 days Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Education assistance.
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay.
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave.