Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule:

PT Evenings

• Weekends Sat + Sun
• 2pm•10 pm

Summary:

Position Summary:

Provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; initiates appropriate investigation and follows up. Protects hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned. Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties: Patrol assigned areas, monitoring the facility and activity to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff. On a daily workday basis, take part in pre shift and post shift briefings to remain current and up to date with recent security events and incidents. Actively participate in this exchange of information at the beginning and completion of each tour of duty. Document daily activity and security responses during a work shift through the use of a thorough and complete daily activity log. Respond to requests for Security to resolve emergency situations, investigate suspicious activity, de-escalate volatile situations and take appropriate action as directed by Security Department supervisory personnel, the Nursing Supervisor or the Administrator on-call for the hospital. Investigate, document and resolve security related incidents. Report abuses of hospital equipment or property to the proper authority. Complete and maintain records, notes, incident reports and other documents related to Security Department activity. Respond to all intra-facility specialized alarms and Condition Codes as may be required. Conduct regular security checks audits of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health LGH properties and grounds during non-business hours. Monitor all hospital premises, grounds and parking facilities for security concerns and any potential safety hazards. Monitor all parking areas and associated traffic flow on Lancaster General property. The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: Make appropriate recommendations to Security Supervisors and management on methods to effectively improve the Security function. Create and participate in crime prevention initiatives in a team effort to pro-actively address security related issues or problems before they occur. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must complete the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Basic Certification Program within one 1 year of employment. Must possess a valid State driver's license. Must complete PPCI PATH, OCAT, and Defensive Tactics within six 6 months of employment. Must complete Crisis Prevention Institution CPI Level 4

• Advanced Physical Skills training within six 6 months of employment.

​Must complete basic CPR AED certification within six 6 months of employment.

Credentials:

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) Crisis Prevention Instute Cert (Required) PPCI

• PATH Practical and Tactical Handcuffing (Required) PPCI
• OCAT Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol Training (Required) PPCI
• PPCD Personal Protection Control and Defense (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.