Weapon Detector Specialist/Part Time/Weekends

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

About the role

The Weapon Detector Specialist is responsible for operating and maintaining weapon detection equipment to ensure the safety and security of the facility. This role involves effectively detecting and identifying objects in the shape of a weapon that may pose a threat, adhering to established protocols and procedures, and assisting with the overall security efforts of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Operate weapon detection equipment at designated checkpoints, entrances, or areas to scan individuals, bags, packages, and other items.
• Monitor the display and alarms of the weapon detector to identify and differentiate between harmless and potentially prohibited objects in the shape of a weapon.
• Communicate with individuals passing through the weapon detection system, providing clear instructions and ensuring compliance with screening procedures.
• Detect and respond to alarms triggered by the weapon detection system, verifying the source of the alarm and taking appropriate actions based on established protocols.
• Identify potential threats, such as weapons, sharp objects, or other prohibited metal items, and report findings to appropriate security personnel.
• Work closely with security personnel, law enforcement, or relevant staff to address any security concerns or potential threats identified during screening.
• Provide assistance to visitors, employees, and other individuals passing through weapon detection areas, maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of weapon detection equipment to ensure proper functionality and accuracy.
• Report any malfunctions, technical issues, or equipment failures to the appropriate maintenance personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of individuals screened, items detected, and any incidents that occur during the screening process.
• Prepare and submit daily activity reports, incident reports, and other documentation as required.
• Follow established security protocols and guidelines while conducting weapon detection screening.
• Stay updated on company policies, security procedures, and any changes in regulations related to metal detection.
• Interact with the public, visitors, and employees in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring a positive experience during the screening process.
• Provide assistance to individuals who may require special accommodations during the screening process.
• Perform duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to differentiate between harmless and potentially prohibited items.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, especially in quick decision-making situations.
• Understanding of security procedures and the importance of confidentiality.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Must present and write accurate factual records and reports for initial investigations and visual sightings of hazards, accidents, and infractions of rules of conduct.
• Good visual and hearing acuity, with no visual or hearing disorders, and no physical disorder that may cause fainting.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• One year of previous experience operating weapon detection equipment or working in a security-related role.

Skills

• Attention Concentration: The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli. The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli.
• New Learning and Memory: Demands on memory and for processing new information are minimal. The individual must have the ability to understand or carry out simple instructions. Job demands are only moderately routine and predictable. Minor changes may occur which require the individual to be able to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions.
• Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Creative Thinking: The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning, or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Job-Worker Situations:
  • Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence, or pace.
  • Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations.
  • Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
  • Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts, and technical information.
  • Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive to others.

Schedule

16 hours/week on Saturday and Sunday. 2nd shift hours are 1300-2100 hours.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission.