Security Officer I​/Evenings

Location & Shift

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV). Shift: Evenings (United States of America). Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Worker type:
Regular. Exemption status:
No.

Responsible for maintaining safety and security for an assigned area. Maintains safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees; conducts routine patrols of assigned areas to keep property and persons free from risk; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned area. Responds to emergencies, fire alarms, hazardous material incidents. Deals with conflict, confrontation, and stressful situations on a routine basis.

Performs both foot patrol and vehicle patrol of facilities and grounds. Must be physically able to provide the essential services of the position.

• Conduct routine patrols on foot or by car of assigned areas, enforce hospital rules of conduct, monitor unauthorized persons and report or resolve problems, and complete detailed written shift reports.
• Direct firefighting activities, inspect buildings for fire and safety hazards, enforce fire and safety rules, participate in fire drills and safety programs, and work cooperatively with local fire departments.
• Direct traffic on hospital property, enforce traffic and parking regulations, assist patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle issues per policy and training.
• Provide routine escort and emergent delivery services to campus facilities.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and students in fire, safety, and security policies; train in fire fighting techniques and use of equipment.
• Lock all doors in designated areas after regular business hours and unlock at the start of business hours.
• Operate security technology equipment, including personal computers, CCTV systems, fire alarm systems, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios.
• Perform emergency and hazardous material response services in accordance with training, policy, and equipment capabilities.
• Perform security and emergency services related to site emergency management plans; train in relation to Hospital Emergency Incident Command System job roles; perform set up duties related to Emergency Operations Center.
• Investigate employee, visitor, and patient complaints and work cooperatively with local police departments and authorities.
• Complete detailed reports on incidents, thefts, and losses.
• Respond to requests for assistance involving patients, assist in locating patients, assist Life Flight with unloading patients and equipment, coordinate and perform prisoner escort duties consistent with protocol, and direct patients and visitors to areas within the Medical Center.
• Assist handicapped, wheelchair, and elderly persons upon arrival and departure from the Medical Center; ensure adequate supply of wheelchairs at the hospital entrance.
• Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• Additional competencies and skills outlined in department‑specific orientation are considered essential to the performance of the job.

• Required to successfully complete or have current Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certification (EMSVO) approved by the PA DoH within 90 days of hire and to maintain this certification while employed as a Security Officer.
• Drive ambulance to and from the hospital helipad to transport flight crews and patients as necessary; no direct patient care except lifting/moving a patient into or out of the ambulance and helicopter.
• Assure the ambulance is ready for use, including fueling, and report any operational issues to the Security Supervisor or Manager.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) – required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year of related work experience; security, military, or police experience preferred.
• Certification & License:
  Valid Driver’s License (Default Issuing Body).
• Skills:
  
  Communication.

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.