SECURITY GUARD

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors
and staff. Establish a security presence by patrolling hospitals, buildings,
grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, document activities,
and contact appropriate law enforcement when necessary. Monitors security, fire,
and environmental alarms. Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and
unusual circumstances as necessary. Provides customer service to patients,
families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment. Document
incidents on appropriate reports as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent Associates degree in Criminal Justice and/or one-year experience in safety, security, law enforcement, or related field preferred.
• High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential information.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations.
• Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
• Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
• Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
• All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.
• Must be available for all shifts.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• BLS required with first ninety days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas
• Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft
• Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
• Maintain required certifications and licensing
• Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists
• Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.
• Operate vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
• Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details
• Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines
• Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees