Security Officer - Chambersburg Hospital - Night

About the role

Provides a safe and secure environment for, and responds to the needs of patients, employees, visitors, and other customers of the System. Protects System buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intrusion.
• Patrol parking lots to ensure the safety of individuals and the security of parked vehicles.
• Reports all suspicious activity, parking violations and abandoned vehicles.
• Responds to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries, fire alarms, crimes in progress and safety hazards.
• Provides assistance, summons proper authorities, and polices area to maintain order, safety and to protect property.
• Employs all necessary equipment to include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during situations that are deemed unsafe and during interactions with precaution patients.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from employees, students, visitors, and other customers; provides physical restraint of psychiatric patients and others as needed.
• Monitors the conduct of visitors on premises; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed; secures weapons and contraband.
• Escorts personnel and visitors to parking lots and hospital buildings.
• Maintains post as assigned in accordance with training.
• Notifies police in case of theft, breaking and entering or other related criminal matters requiring notification of authorities.
• Assists in investigations.
• Maintains records, prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to safety and security activities and attends hearings.
• Conducts routine visual inspections; reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Coordinates and/or responds to on site fire drills; responds to on site fire alarms and assists the responding fire department.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities.
• Supports the parking policy, enforcing parking regulations, providing traffic management, and performing other related duties.
• Complies with all department and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Performs Security Operations duties as assigned.
• Secures patient valuables and found property.
• Prepares clear, concise, and factual incident reports.
• Ensures all documentation is submitted as required prior to end of shift.
• Completes vehicle checklist.
• Completes monthly inspections as required to include but not limited to panic alarm inspections, fire extinguisher inspections, door alarm inspections to include supporting documentation.
• Complete security access requests within the badge access control system as needed.
• Willing and capable of working at any post within an assigned setting.
• Assists with the daily operations of the shift to include but not limited to documentation, patrols, responses, post assignments, escalation of incidents and serves as a Charge Officer as needed.
• Provides administrative support for programs and policy implementation.
• In the absence of a Supervisor or Security Officer III, conducts shift huddles reviewing incidents from previous shift, current situational awareness information, and upcoming events requiring security intervention and/or assistance.
• Assists Supervisors by ensuring appropriate staffing for oncoming shift if necessary.

Schedule

Full Time: 80 Hours/Biweekly. Hours: 11:00pm - 7:00am. Every Other Weekend and Holiday, Required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Required.

Work Experience: 2 years WellSpan Security Officer Experience in good standing Required OR 2 years of a combination of experience in good standing: WellSpan Security Officer Experience, Other Healthcare Security Officer, Other Security Officer Experience, Military Experience, Law Enforcement Experience (includes police, corrections and probation/parole). In good standing means no disciplinary/corrective action within the last 12 months of employment Required.

Licenses: Basic Life Support within 90 days Required. Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training: Successful completion of the below training courses are required for this position. Security Officer I's requesting to advance to a Security Officer II position, must complete the required training prior to applying for a Security Officer II position. Newly hired Security Officer II's, must complete the training within 3 months of accepting the position with WellSpan.

• FEMA ISP: IS-100.c – Intro to Incident Command System, I-100 within 90 days Required
• FEMA ISP: IS-200.C – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response within 90 days Required
• FEMA ISP: IS-242.c – Effective Communication within 90 days Required
• Practical and Tactical Handcuffing within 90 days Required
• Oleoresin Capsicum (Gel) within 90 days Required
• Taser within 90 days Required
• Behavioral Emergency Response Training (BERT) within 90 days Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

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