Security Officer - Security

About the role

Under the supervision of the Director of Security, the Security Officer patrols all assigned areas of the facility, responds to calls/Emergency codes immediately following established protocol, enforces facility rules and regulations, conducts investigations and informs managers of results, informs the Director of safety issues, ensures the functioning of radios, vehicles and Life Safety Equipment, assists customers, and performs other duties as assigned. This position is based at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center in Lancaster, PA, is full‑time (FTE 1.0) on the night shift, and reports to recruiter Samantha Leiss (sleiss@pennstatehealth.psu.edu).

Responsibilities

• Patrol all assigned areas of the facility
• Respond to all calls/Emergency codes immediately, following established protocol
• Enforce facility rules and regulations as directed
• Conduct investigations and inform managers of results
• Inform the Director of safety issues
• Ensure the functioning of radios, vehicles, and Life Safety Equipment
• Assist customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Valid Pennsylvania state driver's license

Qualifications

• Graduate of police academy or security course (preferred)
• Minimum of six (6) months police or security experience (preferred)

Benefits

• 50% Penn State tuition discount for eligible full‑time employees and their eligible dependents (spouse and children), effective January 1, 2027, applicable at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program:
  • Be Well: Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
  • Be Balanced: Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, Paid Parental Leave
  • Be Secured: Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection