Campus Safety Officer

Valley Forge Medical • Lower Providence Township, PA

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About The Position

Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to support a positive and engaging work environment. The officer performs visitor check-in and logging, conducts rounds, assists nursing staff and others who need reinforcement, interacts with patients and visitors, and enforces hospital safety and security policies. The role also documents visitor and patient complaints or concerns and communicates problems to the manager in a timely manner. The position requires communication and basic computer skills, the ability to manage dissatisfied patients and visitors and respond to crises, and the physical ability to lift patients. Two years of security experience is required; hospital security experience is preferred. A high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED) is required.

Full-time schedules are listed as 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, each including every other weekend and three weekday shifts. A PRN option is also listed as flexible and as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED).
• Two years of experience in security.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to participate in managing dissatisfied patients and visitors.
• Ability to deal with crises.
• Ability to lift patients.
• Physical dexterity.
• Ability to recognize untoward, emergent, or unusual situations or behaviors.
• Ability to work in a manner that assures the safety of oneself, others, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital security experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain signatures from all visitors.
• Maintain visitor logs.
• Make rounds in a timely and unpredictable manner.
• Provide assistance to nursing staff or anyone else who may need reinforcement.
• Establish positive interactions with patients and visitors.
• Enforce hospital policies related to safety and security.
• Provide written documentation of visitor and patient complaints and concerns.
• Communicate problems to the manager in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED