Security Officer I- Part Time

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer I maintains safety and security for an assigned area and helps provide a safe, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The role includes routine foot and vehicle patrols of facilities and grounds, enforcing hospital rules and traffic and parking regulations, responding to emergencies and hazardous-material incidents, and handling conflict and stressful situations. The officer also supports hospital operations through escorts, deliveries, patient and visitor assistance, emergency management duties, and coordination with local fire and police departments. 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. This is a part-time position with a rotating schedule. The posting lists 30 scheduled weekly hours in the job header and also states 20 hours per week in the position details. The detailed schedule is described as a day/evening rotation, with weekends and holidays on rotation. 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 GED.
Valid driver's license.
Physically able to provide the essential services of the position.
Able to respond to conflict, confrontation, emergencies, and stressful situations as part of routine duties.

Nice To Haves

One year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine foot or vehicle patrols of assigned areas; enforce hospital conduct rules; identify and report or resolve unauthorized persons, unusual conditions, and mechanical malfunctions; and complete detailed shift reports.
Direct firefighting activities, inspect buildings for fire and safety hazards, enforce fire and safety rules, participate in drills and 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 escort 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, access control, and security alarm systems, and radios.
Perform emergency and hazardous-material response services within training, policy, and equipment capabilities, and provide security and emergency services under site emergency management plans.
Train for Hospital Emergency Incident Command System roles and perform setup duties for the Emergency Operations Center.
Investigate employee, visitor, and patient complaints; cooperate with local police departments and authorities; and complete reports on incidents, thefts, and losses.
Respond to requests for assistance involving patients, help locate 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 requested information and assistance to people with disabilities, wheelchair users, and elderly persons, and maintain an adequate supply of wheelchairs at the hospital entrance.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, including domestic partners.
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 plan with accrual.
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 free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Up to $2 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.