Security Officer II - King of Prussia in King of Prussia PA

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Security Officer II – King of Prussia

Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia Posted on 2022-11-18

Salary	Not mentioned
Location	King of Prussia, PA 19406
Type	Full-time

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Job Description

Location: LOC_KOP_HOSPITAL-King of Prussia Hospital

Req ID: 220473

Shift: Any

Employment Status: Regular – Full Time

About Us
We’re seeking breakthrough makers! Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was built on the belief that we can change lives. Today, in every role throughout our hospital, research institute and care network, the 22,000 members of our workforce are finding new ways – big and small – to make a difference for the patients and families we serve.

If you are ready to challenge yourself, be inspired and grow – no matter what your role – you just may be the kind of breakthrough maker who will thrive at CHOP.

CHOP is proud to share that we are ranked No. 1 on Forbes » 2022 list of America »s Best Large Employers!

Job Summary

The Security Officer, through his or her normal duties, provides for a safe and secure environment for patients, families, and staff. Also provides a high degree of customer service for visitors, families and staff by helping with way finding and other general questions and requests for assistance. Will also respond to all emergency situations and participate as a first responder during such situations.

Job Responsibilities

Provides for a secure environment.

• Performs security duties either at a fixed post, or while making rounds of hospital buildings and grounds.

• Checks for unauthorized persons, general security violations and fire or safety hazards.
• Reports all problems and emergencies to immediate supervisor, and documents security incidents with a written report and daily activity logs.

Screens all individuals entering the facilities to ensure that they have a business purpose to be in the building.

• Checks ID badges, and ensures that employees wear badges as required.
• Confirms that all vendors and contractors are authorized to be on the property and have been signed in.
• Ensures that all visitors comply with the Enterprise’s rules and regulations.
• Escorts all unauthorized persons from the hospital campus.

Provides security escorts to employees, patients, patient family and visitors.

• Completes a security escort assignment throughout the Enterprise as directed by the operations supervisor.
• Notifies operations supervisor when directly requested to escort by any personnel.
• Provides escort with service and friendly demeanor in order to reinforce comfort level.

Assists with campus parking issues.

• Appropriately screens all persons entering any visitor designated lot.
• Assists employees, patients and visitors with any parking related issue.
• Notifies supervisor to call for tow truck and/or police services as may be necessary.

Responds immediately to all routine and emergency calls as directed by a Supervisor or Base Operator.

• Responds promptly to all routine security calls, and notifies Base of outcome.
• Provides support and during helicopter landings.
• Acts as a member of the Fire Brigade during fire alarms.
• Participates as directed in all Emergency Preparedness Events.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Valid PA – ACT 235 Certification (Must be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period if not possessed at the time of hire).

Must be able to pass the Basic IAHSS Security Officer exam within the first year of employment.

Required Education and Experience

Required Education: High School/GED

Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/Lic

Preferred Experience: Progressive experience in hospital security, law enforcement, or other related Criminal Justice agencies. Related advanced training in Criminal Justice desirable. Minimum one year related security experience or Military Duty with honorable discharge strongly preferred.

Preferred Licenses/certificates/registrations:

• PA ACT 120 certification.
• Valid Driver’s License or Commercial Driver’s License for community of residence with a clean driving record as determined by our insurance carrier.

Additional Technical Requirements

• Respond quickly and calmly where individuals may be exhibiting negative or threatening behavior.
• Able to deal with confrontational problems by using good conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to relate events both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills for the use of email, computer based incident reporting system, alarm system, and CCTV system.
• Ability to work all shifts, and rotate between shifts as needed.
• Must be able to wear a respirator device.
• Annually be able to demonstrate issued weapons proficiency.

To carry out its mission, it is of critical importance for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to keep our patients, families and workforce safe and healthy and to support the health of our global community. In keeping with this, CHOP has mandated all workforce members on site at any CHOP location for any portion of their time be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. This mandate also applies to workforce members performing work for CHOP at non-CHOP locations. Additionally, all workforce members based in or regularly scheduled to work at any New Jersey location are mandated to be both vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19, with booster timing consistent with applicable guidelines. The CHOP COVID-19 vaccine mandate is in alignment with applicable local, state and federal mandates. CHOP also requires all workforce members who work in patient care buildings or who provide patient care to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemption consideration for CHOP vaccine requirements for valid religious and medical reasons. Please note start dates may be delayed until candidates are fully immunized or valid exemption requests are reviewed. In addition, candidates other than those in positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, must attest to not using tobacco products.
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Company description:

At Children »s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we help children grow and thrive — and we offer these same opportunities to the professionals who make up our team. CHOP is a unique work environment, with exceptional team members, supportive managers and state-of-the-art training. Our employees are all empowered to realize their well-defined goals, because we believe everyone makes a difference — it’s the very foundation on which our hospital is built. Since 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace of many dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. As the nation »s first hospital devoted exclusively to caring for children, CHOP has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved the lives of countless children. Today, that same spirit of care and innovation continues. The hospital now employs more than 10,000 people in more than 50 locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.