Security Officers For Part-Time & Weekend Shifts

Security Officer
Performs duties that provide a secure and safe environment to patients, staff, equipment and facilities of the Mount Nittany Health System.
Three years of law enforcement, hospital security, corrections, military, state parole required
Ability to interact in a professional manner with external law enforcement agencies in the performance of job duties. (Local and State Police, State Parole, FBI, Secret Service, U.Ability to operate under a ranked based department structure.
Demonstrate and maintain standards set forth by the Commonwealth and Manager Security pertaining to the continuing education of PA Crimes Code, PA Vehicle Code and the PA Rules of Criminal Procedure.
License/Certification/Registration:

Within three (3) months from the hire/transfer date, completes the Crisis Prevention Institute's (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and renews every two years thereafter.
IAHSS Healthcare Security Officer required within ninety (90) days of hire/transfer.
Documented attendance at an OC (Oleoresin Capsicum Spray) training required within thirty (30) days of hire/transfer.
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from supervisors.
Supervision Given
Follows written procedures daily as found in the Security Safety Manual.
Reviews Security Manual and suggests revisions as necessary.
Perform building checks and assist with pedestrian and traffic management for special events.
Conduct searches according to department policy regarding customer service responsibilities, maintaining paperwork and property appropriately.
Provide professional assistance to Children and Youth Services during their investigations on Mount Nittany property.
Performs above duties as needed at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Mount Nittany Physician Group.

Responds and assists with duties described in the Fire Plan, Disaster Plan
Assists with development and implementation of Security & Life Safety Management Plans.
Provide assistance as requested to clinical staff in the care and safety of patients, staff or visitors who are uncooperative. Respond to all such calls of assistance in a professional manner in accordance with facility standards and guidelines with respect to age-specific guidelines and competencies.

Enforces health system policies.
Advises employees, visitors, and patients daily on Visitor Policy, Smoking Policy, Parking Policy and Elevator Usage.
Tickets violators according to the Parking Policy guidelines. Refers other policy violations to supervisor daily.

Initiate and investigate any reports of incidents to include theft, suspicious activity, vandalism, personnel safety, patient related issues, and any other areas considered to be of importance in the day-to-day operation.
Completes electronic event report for any event not consistent with routine operation or the routine care of the patient, or any event which has serious consequence as to a patient visitor quest or physician.
Documents daily events using department reporting software.

Provides vehicle assistance.
Attempts to unlock cars as requested.

Ability to perform foot patrols during an 8, 10 or 12 hour shift.
Provide secure transport and security for patient narcotics to the pharmacy

Utilize access control software

Operates Medical Center vehicles in a safe and courteous manner, abiding by the PA Vehicle Code.
Follows department specific policies and procedures.
Participates in unit sponsored hands on training
Provides training and education to both Medical Center and Physician Group offices in areas of but not limited not limited to emergency evacuation plans, emergency preparedness, active threat training, personal safety, and situational awareness.
Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
Job Category Facility Services
Job Shift Rotating
Locations 155 Wellness Way, State College, PA, 16803, US (On-site)
Weekends required Yes
Holidays Rotating Holidays
Assignment Category Part Time
Bargaining Unit No