Public Safety Officer - Cecil Campus

Job Details

Christiana Care Health System is unique among the country's largest employers. As one of the most trusted and experienced health systems in the nation, we recruit the best and the brightest to expand the qualities and skills of our workforce.

With an impeccable national reputation of excellence, our hospitals are ranked among America’s 50 Top Hospitals and among the country’s Top 15 Teaching Hospitals, and U.S. News ranked Christiana Care No. 1 in Delaware. We have more than 13,000 employees, making us the largest private employer in Delaware and the 10th largest in the Philadelphia region.

We are currently recruiting for a full‑time Security Officer at our Cecil Campus location. The successful candidate will work either straight days or straight overnights, including weekends and holidays, according to a two‑week rotating schedule. The officer will patrol the grounds to protect and maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and visitors, conduct investigations related to incidents on the property, respond to alarms, enforce parking regulations, and report incidents.

HS Diploma or GED equivalent (required).

Maryland Department of State Police, Licensing Division, Security Guard Certification required upon hire or obtained within 90 days of hire (required).

Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field (preferred).

Two years of experience in campus/hospital security, law enforcement, or another related field (preferred).

Acceptable driver’s record in good standing.

Maryland Department of State Police, Licensing Division, Security Guard Certification required upon hire or within 90 days of hire (required).

• Work closely with law enforcement agencies of jurisdiction
• Patrol campus facilities, providing visible security coverage during hours of operation
• Respond to calls for service for students, faculty, staff and visitors, as necessary
• Investigate incidents and accidents and complete written reports in accordance with department policies
• Operate DELJIS, Report Executive Records Management System, Access Control Systems and other assigned technology

• Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision coverage
• 403(b) with a company match
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance for full‑time employees

Hourly Pay Range: $18.19 – $26.37. This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including, without limitation, skills, relevant experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. Its staff is reflective of its community, and it considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Jul 4, 2026

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