Security Officer (Per Diem)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Orwigsburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer provides a valuable resource of information and service for patients, visitors and the staff at the hospital. At all times the officer must display a professional, helpful, and positive attitude when dealing with all internal and external customers. In addition, the officer is responsible to perform security duties, respond to all security alerts, fires, and disasters (i.e. Disasters Levels I, II, III, and IV, etc.). The core responsibility is to protect staff, visitors, patients, and property according to policy and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.) required or minimum of 3 years of verifiable experience in lieu of diploma required.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record accepted by the Network Insurance Carrier.
Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating hospital vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Experience in security/security related fields and customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrols hospital property to ensure the safety for patients, visitors, employees, etc.
Handles and monitors patients that exhibit violent behavior.
Investigates security related incidents and documents findings on an incident report.
Documents and maintains a daily report of activities.
Locks and unlocks various buildings around the hospital campus.
Responsible for being part of the fire and disaster response teams.
Enforces the hospital parking policy.
Displays a caring and professional attitude when greeting all customers at all times.
Demonstrates competence, as a member of the security alert team, in responding to agitation/ violent behavior of an individual requiring verbal de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
Performs hazardous patient decontamination procedures.
Identifies hazards, selects proper personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection) sets up appropriate decontamination systems, removes contaminated clothing from patients, and contains contaminated wastes for proper disposal.