Security Officer - Security

About the role

Full‑time Security Officer position at Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. Responsible for the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, students, buildings, assets, and premises across on‑campus and off‑campus locations. The role works night shifts (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) with a 2on/2off/3on/2off/2on/3off rotation and receives a $2.50/hour night shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Security incident investigation
• Crisis response
• Combative patient intervention
• Safety‑related emergency response
• Monitoring of advanced access control and surveillance systems
• Provide for the safety and security of patients, staff, visitors, students, buildings, assets, and premises

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of job‑related experience, or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience
• Valid driver’s license
• New hires must obtain IAHSS Basic Certification within 6 months of hire; current employees must obtain it within 12 months
• IAHSS Basic Certification must be kept current and recertified at the Basic level or higher every 5 years

Qualifications

• Security experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Advanced understanding of complex security access control and surveillance systems preferred
• Understanding of and experience with Act 235 preferred

Benefits

• 75% Penn State tuition discount for employee and eligible dependents via the Grant‑in‑Aid program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Total