Security Officer I

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer I helps provide a secure and safe environment for patients, staff, equipment, and facilities across the Mount Nittany Health System. The position receives general supervision from supervisors and has no supervisory responsibilities. Officers perform duties at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Mount Nittany Physician Group, responding to routine security needs and emergencies and following department policies, procedures, and the Security Safety Manual. The role includes campus patrols on foot and in vehicles; enforcement of applicable Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code provisions and campus policies; assistance with patients, visitors, staff, and clinical teams; incident response and investigation; and the handling and secure transport of property, valuables, evidence, and patient narcotics. Officers also support emergency and life-safety planning, provide education and training, and may attend and testify in court proceedings related to incidents.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Three years of experience in law enforcement, hospital security, corrections, military, or state parole.
Ability to communicate calmly and clearly in stressful situations and work with all departments in the health system.
Ability to interact positively with patients, visitors, and outside agencies, and professionally with external law enforcement agencies in performing job duties.
Basic understanding of the Bill of Rights and U.S. Constitution as they relate to the function of a Mount Nittany Health Police Officer.
Physical stamina and condition to perform the duties of the position, including foot patrols during an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift and remaining on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to handle evidence control for Mount Nittany Health-initiated criminal investigations and transport people subjected to criminal arrest and subsequent prosecution.
Ability to maintain and develop skills needed to perform duties required by the judicial system, including proceedings in Centre County District Magistrates' Court, the Court of Common Pleas, and Federal District Court.
Ability to operate within a rank-based department structure and demonstrate critical decision-making skills.
Ability to maintain standards set by the Commonwealth and Manager of Security concerning continuing education in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, and Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Valid driver's license.
IAHSS Healthcare Security Officer certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Taser certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Documented attendance at OC (Oleoresin Capsicum Spray) training required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Meet the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renew BLS every two years.
Proof of successful completion of a Stop the Bleed course.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned duties according to the Security Safety Manual and follow written procedures; review the manual and suggest revisions as necessary.
Patrol the campus and surrounding area on foot or in vehicles; observe and check suspicious vehicles and individuals; conduct building checks and assist with pedestrian and traffic management at special events.
Enforce the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code and campus vehicle-use regulations, as well as health system policies, including visitor, smoking, parking, and elevator policies; issue parking tickets and refer other policy violations to a supervisor.
Answer questions and provide information to visitors and staff; provide escort services for patients, staff, and visitors as needed or directed.
Conduct searches according to department policy and maintain appropriate paperwork and property.
Control evidence related to Mount Nittany Health-initiated criminal investigations and professionally attend and testify at court proceedings concerning current or past incidents.
Provide professional assistance to Children and Youth Services during investigations on Mount Nittany property.
Respond to emergencies and assist with duties described in the Fire Plan and Disaster Plan; assist with development and implementation of Security and Life Safety Management Plans.
Assist clinical staff with the care and safety of uncooperative patients, staff, or visitors, responding professionally and following facility standards, guidelines, and age-specific competencies.
Prepare daily reports; initiate and investigate reports of incidents such as theft, suspicious activity, vandalism, personnel safety concerns, and patient-related issues; complete electronic event reports when required and document daily events using department reporting software.
Provide vehicle assistance, including attempting to start disabled vehicles and unlock cars when requested.
Take custody of and secure patient valuables for storage; provide secure transport and security for patient narcotics to the pharmacy.
Lock and unlock doors according to schedules or requests and use access control software.
Operate Medical Center vehicles safely and courteously in compliance with the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
Participate in unit-sponsored hands-on training.
Provide training and education to Medical Center and Physician Group offices on topics including emergency evacuation plans, emergency preparedness, active threat training, personal safety, and situational awareness.
Perform related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.