Security Officer I ( Part-time, Evenings, Weekends)

Schedule

PT Evenings – Weekends Sat + Sun – 2 pm – 10 pm

Summary

Provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; initiates appropriate investigation and follows up. Protects hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas, monitoring the facility and activity to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Participate in pre‑shift and post‑shift briefings to stay current with recent security events and incidents, and exchange information at the beginning and completion of each tour of duty.
• Document daily activity and security responses through a thorough 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.
• 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 required.
• Conduct regular security checks and audits of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health (LGH) properties and grounds during non‑business hours.
• Monitor all hospital premises, grounds and parking facilities for security concerns and potential safety hazards.
• Monitor all parking areas and associated traffic flow on Lancaster General property.
• Make appropriate recommendations to Security Supervisors and management on methods to effectively improve the Security function.
• Create and participate in crime prevention initiatives in a team effort to proactively address security‑related issues or problems before they occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must complete the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Basic Certification Program within one year of employment.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Must complete PPCI PATH, OCAT, and Defensive Tactics within six months of employment.
• Must complete Crisis Prevention Institution (CPI) Level 4 – Advanced Physical Skills training within six months of employment.
• Must complete basic CPR/AED certification within six months of employment.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Crisis Prevention Institute Certification (Required)
• PPCI – PATH (Practical and Tactical Handcuffing) (Required)
• PPCI – OCAT (Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training) (Required)
• PPCI – PPCD (Personal Protection Control and Defense) (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

High school diploma/GED (Required).

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.