Security Officer- Phillhaven- Evenings Details

Security Officer- Phillhaven- Evenings

WellSpan Health - Mount Gretna, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

4:00pm - 12:00am with biweekly schedule, including Weekends and Holidays, assigned upon start of employment

Weekend and Holiday rotation

Shift differential pay

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Under the general supervision of the Security Supervisors, provides a safe and secure environment for, and responds to the needs of patients, employees, visitors, and other customers of the System. Protects System buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

• Patrols the buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intrusion

• Patrol parking lots to ensure the safety of individuals and the security of parked vehicles

• Reports all suspicious activity, parking violations and abandoned vehicles

• Responds to emergency situations such as accidents and injuries, fire alarms, crimes in progress and safety hazards

• Provides assistance, summons proper authorities, and polices area to maintain order, safety and to protect property

• Employs all necessary equipment to include Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during situations that are deemed unsafe and during interactions with precaution patients

• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from employees, students, visitors, and other customers; provides physical restraint of psychiatric patients and others as needed

• Monitors the conduct of visitors on premises; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed; secures weapons and contraband

• Escorts personnel and visitors to parking lots and hospital buildings

• Maintains post as assigned in accordance with training

• Notifies police in case of theft, breaking and entering or other matters requiring notification of authorities

• Maintains records, prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to safety and security activities and attends hearings

• Conducts routine visual inspections; reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations

• Responds to on site fire drills; responds to on site fire alarms and assists the responding fire department

• Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities

• Supports the parking policy, enforcing parking regulations, providing traffic management, and performing other related duties.

• Complies with all department and organizational policies and procedures

• Assists with the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies

• Performs Security Operations duties as assigned

• Secures patient valuables and found property

• Prepares clear, concise, and factual incident reports

• Ensures all documentation is submitted as required prior to end of shift

• Completes vehicle checklists

• Remains current on all required trainings; attends trainings/educational programs as assigned

• Participates in monthly department meetings and in-service meetings

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation

• Minimum Experience:
  • No experience or higher education and less than two years with WellSpan Security
  • Leadership is willing to review other combinations of formal education, college credits, training, and experience to be considered for advancement to the next level. Officers whose background and experience exceeds the minimums listed may be used in lieu of the minimum educational requirements. Officers can be hired as a Level 2 Officer if they meet or exceed the Education and/or Experience qualifications. To be considered for an Officer Level 3 Position, Officers must have worked in WellSpan Security for at least 6 months and meet certain minimum requirements (example: number of shifts as a Charge Officer) to be eligible.
  • Required CertificationsShall obtain and maintain the following training certifications:
  • Practical and Tactical Handcuffing
  • Oleoresin Capsicum (Gel)
  • Taser
  • Behavioral Emergency Response Training (BERT)
  • CPR/AED
• Minimum Education:
  • High School or G.E.D.
• Required Courses:
  • Successful completion of additional training courses and certifications are required for this position. If this training has not been previously completed by the Security Officer II, the training must be completed within 6 months of accepting this position.
• Physical Demands:
  • Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
  • Heavy physical effort (lift/carry 26 to 50 lbs)