Security Officer

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Macungie, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Security Officer to protect and provide a safe environment for hospitals, parking facilities, satellite facilities, employees, patients, and visitors. This role involves assisting in controlling access to the facility through patrols, acting as a first responder to emergencies, and mitigating threats to safety and security. The Security Officer will intervene when suspicious activity is observed, conduct patrols of various LVHN properties, and maintain vehicles in safe working condition. They will also conduct initial inquiries for complaints, respond to alarms, perform security escorts, and assist with evacuations. A high level of visibility is maintained to deter undesirable activity and provide assistance.

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
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 90 Days
CHSO - Certified Healthcare Security Officer Basic Level - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Within 90 Days
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.