Security Officer I - Part Time

Geisinger•Danville, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer I is responsible for maintaining safety and security in an assigned area of Geisinger Medical Center. The officer protects patients, visitors, and employees; conducts foot and vehicle patrols of facilities and grounds; responds to emergencies, fire alarms, and hazardous-material incidents; and handles conflict, confrontation, and stressful situations as part of routine duties. The position requires the physical ability to provide its essential services and the qualifications to provide care for patients in the age range served in the assigned area. The officer supports hospital operations through security and emergency response, fire and safety activities, traffic and parking enforcement, escorts, incident investigations, prisoner escorts, and assistance to patients and visitors. The role also uses security technology and participates in emergency-management activities, employee orientation, and related training. This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week position with a rotating schedule, listed as 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., including rotating weekends and holidays. The minimum hiring rate is $16.24, with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials of up to $2 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
At least one year of related work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements essential to performing the position.
Ability to meet qualifications for providing care to patients in the specific age range served in the assigned area.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in security, military, or police work.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine foot or vehicle patrols of assigned areas; enforce hospital rules; identify and report or resolve security, physical, or mechanical problems; complete shift reports; and use a watch tour clock or similar device when needed.
Direct firefighting activities, inspect buildings for fire and safety hazards, enforce fire and safety rules, participate in drills and employee programs, and cooperate with local fire departments.
Direct traffic on hospital property, enforce traffic and parking regulations, and assist with vehicle problems according to policy and training.
Provide routine escorts and emergent delivery services to campus facilities.
Participate in orientation for new employees and students on fire, safety, and security policies, and train in firefighting techniques and equipment use.
Lock designated doors after regular business hours and unlock them at the start of business hours.
Operate security technology, including personal computers, CCTV, fire alarm systems, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios.
Perform emergency and hazardous-material response services consistent with training, policy, and equipment capabilities; provide security and emergency services under site emergency-management plans.
Train for Hospital Emergency Incident Command System roles and perform setup duties related to the Emergency Operations Center.
Investigate employee, visitor, and patient complaints; cooperate with local police departments and authorities; and complete detailed reports on incidents, thefts, and losses.
Respond to requests involving patients in assigned locations, assist in locating patients, and assist Life Flight with unloading patients and equipment as necessary.
Coordinate and perform prisoner escort duties according to protocol.
Direct patients and visitors within the Medical Center, provide information, assist people with disabilities and elderly persons as needed, and ensure an adequate supply of wheelchairs at the hospital entrance.
Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off that accrues quickly.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program offering referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.