Security Officer

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.
S.
News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.
Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
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Summary Protects and provides a safe environment for the hospitals, parking facilities, satellite facilities, employees, patients, and visitors.
Assists in controlling access to the facility by periodically patrolling buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Acts as a first responder to all emergency incidents, as needed.
Job Duties Helps mitigate threats to the safety and security of all staff, patients, visitors, and their property within the facility, as well as LVHN property.
Intervenes when suspicious or abnormal behavior is observed or reported, and stops, questions, and detains persons when reasonable suspicion exists.
Conducts both internal and external patrols of the hospital, satellite clinic, parking lots and grounds, and reports on security and safety hazards.
Maintains and operates vehicles and shuttles in a safe manner.
Ensures proper working condition and cleanliness of all vehicles.
Conducts initial inquiries for both administrative and potential criminal complaints and reports findings.
Responds to all coded alarms and performs security escorts when requested.
Assists with evacuations in emergency situations requiring strength, stamina and flexibility.
Maintains a high level of visibility to serve as a deterrent to undesirable activity and to be readily available to provide assistance to anyone in need.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 1 year Security, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Military experience, or graduation from a Law Enforcement academy.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Knowledge of LVHN Emergency codes and response protocols.
Ability to troubleshoot access control and alarm systems.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of security equipment.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire CHSO - Certified Healthcare Security Officer Basic Level IAHSS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire BCCM - Basic Comprehensive Crisis Management - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications Associate’s Degree Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs.
push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs.
of the patient's weight.
Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.
It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.
Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice.
Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.
All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.
Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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be/GD67a9hIXUY About LVHN LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet® recognition five consecutive times since 2002.
This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.
LVHN is home to five clinical institutes.
Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education.
Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute.
LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region.
This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.
We've been consistently recognized by U.
S.
News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state.
We're also Great Place to Work-Certified™, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.
These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire.
If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.
Vaccination Requirements Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire.
Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.
All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.
Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.