Police Officer

Security Officer

The job maintains a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at AHN hospitals and clinics. The incumbent enforces AHN policies and procedures while patrolling the facilities, grounds and other areas. Responds to all emergency situations throughout assigned AHN facilities and investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on premises. This will include responding to and resolving disputes, removing unwanted, unauthorized or disruptive individuals from AHN property and executing lawful arrests if necessary. Provides excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff during all interactions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive motor vehicle and foot patrols of AHN property and adjacent areas.
• Respond to all emergency situations throughout AHN hospitals; utilizing de-escalation techniques when required as well as restraining combative or disturbed patients.
• Testify in court and hearings when involved in arrest situations.
• Assist with traffic control when necessary
• Complete reports and incident documentation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Required

• High School Diploma/GED

Substitutions

• None

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminology

Experience

Required

• 3 - 5 years in Security

Preferred

• None

Licenses and Certifications

Preferred

• Act 120: Municipal Police Training Certification

Additional Employment Requirements:

• PA Act 235 Certification (obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• CPR/AED within 30 days of hire

Skills

• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Security/Safety
• Communication Skills

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Does Not Apply

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Does Not Apply

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Occasionally