Security Officer

Tenor Health Foundation; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenor Health Foundation is seeking a security officer in Wilkes-Barre, PA, responsible for ensuring a safe atmosphere for patients and visitors. Candidates should possess emergency management skills, strong communication, and a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license. The role requires up to one year of supervised training, including obtaining the Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) designation. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization's safety efforts in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Up to one year of supervised training required.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) designation preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure atmosphere for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Protect hospital buildings and assets as assigned.

Skills

Protective service skills

Public relations

Communication skills

Emergency management

Independence and judgment

Self-defense proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Purpose

To provide a safe and secure atmosphere for patients, visitors and employees. Protect hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

Up to one (1) year of supervised training; pertinent experience desirable. Varied in-service participation is required; continuing education is recommended. Obtain, within one (1) year, the Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) designation utilizing the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety educational book and testing. Preference for protective service, public relations aptitudes, communication skills, safety-conscious, clerical accuracy, observant, investigative, empathetic and understanding, mechanically inclined; able to control emergency, crisis, and stress situations; independent thinking/sound judgment; physically able and proficient in self-defense.

Licenses/Certificates

Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.