Security Officer

POSITION PURPOSE

To provide a safe and secure atmosphere for patients, visitors and employees. Protect hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

• Up to one (1) year of supervised training; pertinent experience desirable.
• Varied in-service participation is required; continuing education is recommended. Obtain, within one (1) year, the Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) designation utilizing the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety educational book and testing.
• Preference for protective service, public relations aptitudes, communication skills, safety-conscious, clerical accuracy, observant, investigative, empathetic and understanding, mechanically inclined; able to control emergency, crisis, and stress situations; independent thinking/sound judgment; physically able and proficient in self-defense.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.