Security Officer

Summary

Protects and provides a safe environment for the hospitals, parking facilities, satellite facilities, employees, patients, and visitors. Assists in controlling access to the facility by periodically patrolling buildings, grounds, and work sites. Acts as a first responder to all emergency incidents, as needed.

• Helps mitigate threats to safety and security of all staff, patients, visitors, and their property within LVHN facilities.
• Intervenes when suspicious or abnormal behavior is observed or reported, and stops, questions, and detains persons when reasonable suspicion exists.
• Conducts internal and external patrols of hospital, satellite clinic, parking lots, and grounds; reports on security and safety hazards.
• Maintains and operates vehicles and shuttles; ensures proper working condition and cleanliness.
• Conducts initial inquiries for administrative and criminal complaints and reports findings.
• Responds to coded alarms and provides security escorts when requested.
• Assists with evacuations in emergency situations, requiring strength, stamina, and flexibility.
• Maintains a high level of visibility to serve as a deterrent and be readily available to assist anyone in need.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Military experience, or graduation from a Law Enforcement academy.
• Sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Knowledge of LVHN emergency codes and response protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot access control and alarm systems.
• Proficiency with security equipment operation.
• Valid Driver's License for the State of Pennsylvania.
• Upon hire: BLS Certified (AHA) within 90 days.
• Within 90 days: CHSO – Certified Healthcare Security Officer (Basic Level) and BCCM – Basic Comprehensive Crisis Management.

• Associate’s Degree.

• Lifting and carrying 40–50 lbs (e.g., pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers).
• Frequent standing and walking; ability to walk 8–10 miles per shift.

Night Shift (1800–0600, variable with weekend and holiday rotations).

2545 Schoenersville Rd, Lehigh Valley Hospital‑Muhlenberg.

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change it as necessary. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to, recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.