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Penn State Health

Security Officer - Security

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: Not specified
Posted: 6 days ago
Location: Reading, PA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/7/2026

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What they do

A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$38,300 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Job Description

  • Invest in
Your Future and Theirs:
  • Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
  • Penn State Health
  • - •St.
Joseph Medical Center
  • Location:
•
US:
PA:
Reading
  • Work Type:
  • Full Time
  • FTE:
  • 1.00
  • Shift:
  • Day
  • Hours:
  • 6:00a - 6:00p
  • Recruiter Contact:
  • Samantha Leiss at sleiss@pennstatehealth.
psu.edu (
MAILTO:
//sleiss@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
  • SUMMARY OF POSITION
  • Under the supervision of the Director of Security, the Security Officer is responsible to patrol all assigned areas of the facility.
The Officer must respond to all calls/Emergency codes immediately, following protocol that has been established in existing policy. The Officer must enforce facility rules and regulations as directed. Officers will do investigations and inform managers of results. The Security Officers Will also inform the Director of safety issues and ensure the functioning of radios, vehicles and Life Safety Equipment. Security Officers will also assist our customers and other duties as assigned.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
    (S)
  • : + High School diploma or equivalent required + Valid Pennsylvania state driver's license is required
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
    (S
  • ): + Graduate of police academy or security course preferred. + A minimum of six (6) months police or security experience preferred.
  • WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
  • Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
  • Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
  • + •_Be Well_•with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+
  • _Be Balanced_
  • with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. +
  • _Be Secured_
  • with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. +
  • _Be Rewarded_
  • with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. +
  • _Be Supported_
  • by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  • WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
  • St.
Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
  • YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
    State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.
  • _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.
Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._ _Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination._
  • Position
  • Security Officer - Security
  • Location
•
US:
PA:
Reading | Service and Trade | Full Time
  • Req ID
  • 102691