Senior Security Officer - Security

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Total Rewards Program

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is seeking a Senior Security Officer for the night shift to lead the shift and act in the supervisor's stead when needed. You will handle hospital security incident investigations, crisis response, and safety-related emergency actions.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, PA driver’s license, and CPR/AED certification within six months. Preferred candidates may have police academy training and some security experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• Valid Pennsylvania state driver's license required.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) within six months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Act as a group leader for their shift and assist the supervisor in their absence.
• Conduct security incident investigations and crisis response.
• Provide safety-related emergency response and assist with combative patient interventions.

Skills

Driver's license

CPR/AED certification

Shift leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: 6:00p - 6:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The senior security officer acts as a group leader for their shift. While not technically a supervisor, the senior security officer will report to their supervisor and act in the supervisors stead when the supervisor is not present. The senior security officer is responsible for hospital security incident investigation, crisis response, combative patient intervention, and safety related emergency response.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Valid Pennsylvania state driver's license is required
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certification within six months of hiring

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate of police academy or security course preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) months police or security experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.