Security Officer I

Security

This full time day position is located at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital (501 South 24th Street).

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas, monitoring the facility and activity to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Take part in pre-shift and post-shift briefings to remain current and up to date with recent security events and incidents.
• Document daily activity and security responses during a work shift through the use of a thorough and complete daily activity log.
• Respond to requests for Security to resolve emergency situations, investigate suspicious activity, de-escalate volatile situations and take appropriate action as directed by Security Department supervisory personnel, the Nursing Supervisor or the Administrator on-call for the hospital.
• Assess situations and determine when to appropriately restrain individuals- for example, determine and administer appropriate use of handcuffs.
• Investigate, document and resolve security related incidents. Report abuses of hospital equipment or property to the proper authority.
• Complete and maintain records, notes, incident reports and other documents related to Security Department activity.
• Respond to all intra-facility specialized alarms and Condition Codes as may be required.
• Conduct regular security checks/audits of campus property and grounds during non-business hours.
• Monitor all hospital premises, grounds and parking facilities for security concerns and any potential safety hazards.
• Monitor all parking areas and associated traffic flow.
• Investigate reports of unauthorized persons on hospital property.
• Aids staff with unruly visitors and patients.
• Create and participate in crime prevention initiatives in a team effort to proactively address security related issues or problems before they occur.

Credentials

• ACT 235 Clearance – within six months.
• BLS – within six months.
• Driver’s License.
• De-escalation Training (CPI or HWC) – within six months (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• High School/GED (Required)
• Security or Military Experience (Preferred)