Security Officer - Methodist Hospital- Full Time Day Shift (12hrs) Weekends and Holiday Shifts Required

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Lieutenant and Sergeant/Shift Supervisor, the Security Officer protects the safety and security of university and hospital personnel, patients, students, visitors, and Jefferson assets. The officer performs security duties at fixed posts or through patrols and rounds of campus and hospital buildings and grounds, checking for unauthorized persons, security violations, and fire or safety hazards. The officer may be assigned to any post or patrol duty, in any environment and on any shift, and represents the university and hospital by providing directions or information when requested.

This is a highly visible uniform position. The officer responds to service calls and emergencies, documents incidents, assists people on campus, supports safety teams, and performs related security, safety, and protection duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Understand the responsibilities and technology associated with the 24-hour Security Response Center (SRC).
• Complete relevant Security Department training modules and maintain all required training.
• Be capable of running one city block and physically subduing an unruly or violent individual.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions and work all shifts, rotating between shifts as needed.
• Present an excellent appearance and be equipped with all required security instruments.
• Understand how to anticipate, recognize, and effectively address existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level, including in diverse situations.
• Understand effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques and be able to accurately transmit, receive, and interpret information and needs.
• Know and implement measures necessary to safeguard an organization’s employees and visitors.
• Know and use the tools, techniques, and technologies needed to minimize losses caused by breaches of physical premises security.
• Understand decision-making issues, analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
• Function effectively with Microsoft desktop applications, including Word and email.
• Obtain Lethal Weapons Certification from the Pennsylvania State Police within 90 days.
• Lift over 50 pounds; push or pull up to 140 pounds; carry 80 pounds for short distances; and frequently stand, walk, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, and reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Related advanced training in Criminal Justice is strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in campus or hospital security, law enforcement, or another related Criminal Justice agency is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Perform security patrols at fixed posts or while on patrol; check for security violations and fire or safety hazards.
• Verify that people on campus are authorized by checking identification badges and escort unauthorized persons from campus as necessary.
• Respond promptly to calls for service, including serious incidents and emergencies; notify the Sergeant or Lieutenant of conditions and use conflict-resolution skills to diffuse emergencies when required.
• Investigate and document accidents, incidents, and suspicious activity; maintain a daily patrol log and submit it to the Sergeant/Shift Supervisor at the end of the tour.
• Provide follow-up information to the Security Investigator and/or Lieutenant as directed.
• Assist employees, students, patients, patient families, and visitors, including providing security escorts upon request.
• Assist with campus parking issues and patrol parking lots and parking-lot equipment.
• Support safety teams, including assisting the Trauma Team with helicopter landings and fire-related emergencies.
• Enforce no-smoking rules in campus environments, both indoors and outdoors.
• Perform other assigned security, safety, and protection duties, including supporting loss prevention by inspecting deliveries and packages and assisting with training new security staff.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

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