What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
SHIFT:
Day (United States of America)
Security Officer
A Brief Overview
Maintain a safe and secure environment, provide a high degree of customer service, and help visitors navigate CHOP as a Security Officer.
LOCATION: King of Prussia
SHIFT: Day Shift
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Responsibilities
Day (United States of America)
Security Officer
A Brief Overview
Maintain a safe and secure environment, provide a high degree of customer service, and help visitors navigate CHOP as a Security Officer.
LOCATION: King of Prussia
SHIFT: Day Shift
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Responsibilities
- Perform security duties at a fixed post or while making rounds, checking for fire or safety hazards. Document incidents and report emergencies to supervisor.
- Screen individuals entering CHOP facilities, check employee ID badges, and confirm that vendors/contractors are authorized to be on the property. Escort unauthorized persons from the hospital campus.
- Provide security escorts to employees, families, and visitors.
- Assist with campus parking, screening drivers entering visitor lots and notifying supervisor to call for a tow truck and/or police services as needed.
- Respond to all routine and emergency calls as directed by supervisor or base operator.
- Provide support during helicopter landings, fire alarms, and emergency preparedness events.
- Required: High school diploma/GED
- Preferred: Progressive experience in hospital security, law enforcement, criminal justice agencies, or military duty with honorable discharge
- Ability to respond quickly and calmly if individuals exhibit threatening behavior
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Ability to relate events both orally and in writing
- Basic use of a computer, email, and incident-reporting, alarm, and CCTV systems
- Ability to rotate shifts as needed
- Ability to wear a respirator device
- Ability to demonstrate issued weapons proficiency annually
- Required (upon hire): Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles
- Required (within 3 months): PA Act 235 - Pennsylvania State Police
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