Security Officer

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for growth and development. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN facilities have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology to deliver the best health care possible.

This role protects and provides a safe environment for hospitals, parking facilities, satellite facilities, employees, patients, and visitors. The Security Officer assists in controlling access to the facility by patrolling buildings, grounds, and work sites. They also act as a first responder to all emergency incidents.

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, ensuring proper working condition and cleanliness.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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