Security Officer I - Evenings
About the role
Maintains safety and security for an assigned area. Ensures property and persons are free from risk through routine patrols, firefighting activities, and directing traffic.
Responsibilities
- Conducts routine patrols on foot or by car of assigned areas; enforces hospital rules of conduct; reports or resolves problems, as appropriate.
- Directs firefighting activities; inspects buildings for fire and safety hazards; enforces fire and safety rules; participates in fire drills and fire and safety programs for employees; works cooperatively with local fire departments.
- Directs traffic on hospital property; enforces traffic and parking regulations; assists patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle problems per policy and training.
- Provides routine escort and emergent delivery services to campus facilities.
- Trains in fire fighting techniques and use of equipment.
- Locks all doors, in designated areas, after regular business hours; unlocks doors at the start of business hours.
- Operates security technology equipment including; personal computers, CCTV systems, fire alarm system, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios.
- Performs emergency and hazardous material response services in accordance with training, policy and equipment capabilities.
- Participates in orientation of new employees and students in fire, safety, and security policies; trains in fire fighting techniques and use of equipment.
- Investigates employee, visitor, and patient complaints; works cooperatively with local police departments and authorities.
- Completes detailed reports on incidents, thefts, losses.
- Responds to requests for assistance involving patients in the assigned locations; assists in locating patients; assists Life Flight with unloading patients and equipment, as necessary.
- Captures prisoner escort duties consistent with protocol.
- Affords assistance and direction to patients and visitors to areas within the Medical Center; furnishes information, as requested; may provide assistance to handicapped, wheelchair, and elderly persons upon arrival and departure from the Medical Center; assures an adequate supply of wheelchairs at the hospital entrance.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver's License. One (1) year of related experience preferred.
Qualifications
Dependable, service-oriented, and capable of thriving in a role where no two days are alike.
Skills
Physical ability to provide the essential services of the position.
Benefits
Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one. Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA). Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions. Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive. Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.
Pay
$16.24 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $2 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!
Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week, evenings