Security Training and Development Specialist - Full Time - Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Security Training & Development Specialist to enhance the skills of Security Officers. This role involves conducting training on essential security operations, crisis response, and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate will have a background in security or law enforcement, with a passion for developing educational materials and improving departmental performance. Join a team dedicated to providing the highest level of care and making a difference in the community. If you're ready to live your life's work in a supportive and innovative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in security or law enforcement required.
• Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (CHSS) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training for new Security Officers on various topics.
• Assist with security assessments and recommend improvements.
• Perform inspections on security systems regularly.

Skills

Training Development

Crisis Response

Customer Service

Report Writing

Security Assessments

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Video Surveillance Systems

Access Control Systems

Weapons Detection Technology

Visitor Management Systems

Job description

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:

• The role of the Security Training & Development Specialist at Pennsylvania Hospital is to conduct standardized departmental orientation training to new Security Officers covering patrol responsibilities, use of force, report writing, customer service, technology systems (video surveillance, access control, weapons detection, visitor management), and crisis response. The Specialist also conducts on-the-job post trainings as needed for all Officers and provides ongoing training on security operations. They will conduct training classes on various Security topics and coordinate educational projects within the health system. The Specialist will also document compliance and compile reports for Security leadership. Additionally, they may assume the duties of the Corporal as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing educational/training materials and methods.
• Recommend departmental performance improvement opportunities.
• Assist with security assessments and provide recommendations.
• Participate in daily team activities, trainings, in-services, or drills.
• Conduct security exercises, analyze results, resolve issues, and report to leadership.
• Help develop and modify training materials.
• Conduct Train-The-Trainer sessions and serve as departmental trainer.
• Perform inspections on security systems regularly.
• Enforce policies and procedures, train Officers accordingly, and report corrective actions.
• Provide feedback and reports on staff development and training.
• Assist with departmental initiatives and special projects.
• Serve as backup to the Corporal Officer as needed.

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• ACT 235 Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)
• Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (Required)
• Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (CHSS) within 1 year

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 4+ years of prior experience as a security guard, police officer, or military service
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree
• Degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, Instructional Design, or related field
• 4+ years of experience providing training or instruction to security and/or law enforcement personnel

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including one of the region's best prepaid tuition assistance programs. 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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship, military status, or any other protected status under law.