Security Officer

JOB LOCATION - Wilkes-Barre General Hospital - 2nd Shift

Position Purpose

To provide a safe and secure atmosphere for patients, visitors and employees. Protect hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Experience/Specialized Skills/Aptitudes

Up to one (1) year of supervised training; pertinent experience desirable. Varied in-service participation is required; continuing education is recommended. Obtain, within one (1) year, the Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) designation utilizing the International Association of Hospital Security and Safety educational book and testing. Preference for protective service, public relations aptitudes, communication skills, safety-conscious, clerical accuracy, observant, investigative, empathetic and understanding, mechanically inclined; able to control emergency, crisis, and stress situations; independent thinking/sound judgment; physically able and proficient in self-defense.

Licenses/Certificates:

Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.