Security Officer

Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill • Pottsville, PA

6d

About The Position

Protects and provides a safe environment for the hospitals, parking facilities, satellite facilities, employees, patients, and visitors. Assists in controlling access to the facility by periodically patrolling buildings, grounds, and work sites. Acts as a first responder to all emergency incidents, as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Military experience, or graduation from a Law Enforcement academy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Knowledge of LVHN Emergency codes and response protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot access control and alarm systems.
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of security equipment.
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 90 Days and
• CHSO - Certified Healthcare Security Officer Basic Level - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Within 90 Days and
• BCCM - Basic Comprehensive Crisis Management - Business Continuity Management Institute Within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

• Helps mitigate threats to the safety and security of all staff, patients, visitors, and their property within the facility, as well as LVHN property.
• Intervenes when suspicious or abnormal behavior is observed or reported, and stops, questions, and detains persons when reasonable suspicion exists.
• Conducts both internal and external patrols of the hospital, satellite clinic, parking lots and grounds, and reports on security and safety hazards.
• Maintains and operates vehicles and shuttles in a safe manner. Ensures proper working condition and cleanliness of all vehicles.
• Conducts initial inquiries for both administrative and potential criminal complaints and reports findings.
• Responds to all coded alarms and performs security escorts when requested.
• Assists with evacuations in emergency situations requiring strength, stamina and flexibility.
• Maintains a high level of visibility to serve as a deterrent to undesirable activity and to be readily available to provide assistance to anyone in need.

What This Job Offers

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