Security Officer | Full-Time | Newark & Wilmington Campus

Christiana Care Health System is unique among the countrys largest employers. As one of the most trusted and experienced health systems in the nation we recruit the best and the brightest in order to expand the characteristics and skills of our workforce.

With an impeccable national reputation of excellence our hospitals are ranked among Americas 50 Top Hospitals and among the countrys Top 15 Teaching Hospitals and U.S. News just ranked Christiana Care No. 1 in Delaware. Leading the way are more than 13000 employees who make us the largest private employer in Delaware and the 10th largest employer in the Philadelphia region.

We are currently recruiting for a full-timeSecurity Officerat our Christiana Hospital location. The hours the successful candidate will work either straight days or straight overnights includingweekends/holidays as per a two week rotating schedule. The selected Officer will be responsible for patrolling our grounds in order to protect and maintain a safe and secure environment for our staff patients and others that visit. The Officer will also conduct investigations related to incidents that occur on our property and respond to alarms security incidents and enforce parking regulations.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To protect Christiana Care property and maintain an environment conducive to good health care. To protect patients employees and visitors by preserving peace or order.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrol Christiana Care premises on foot bike or in vehicles both indoors and outdoors observing for trespassers vandalism theft and alert to fire and safety hazards.
• Conducts investigations of accidents and security related incidents and initiates appropriate follow-up action.
• Responsible for the operation of weapon screening equipment at designated locations including but not limited to community and staff entrances.
• Investigate and complete written reports in accordance with department policies forincidents/accident.
• Responds to calls for service to include but not limited to Employees Patients Visitors Alarm Systems and other security related calls. Responsible to respond to Code Reds unusual odors hazardous material incidents and medical assists.
• Responsible to respond to campus lockdown situations that may require the use of a Evolv/metal detector at the entrance(s).
• Enforces ChristianaCares Parking Policy and assists with traffic control on premises.
• Offload and transport patients from helicopters to designated room.
• Operates Law Enforcement Records Management System (LERMS) Access Control System CCTV System and other assigned Public Safety Department technology.
• Assists visitors and employees to jump start vehicles unlock vehicles when keys are locked inside provide escort along with other security related problems.
• Works closely with law enforcement agencies of jurisdiction.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

SCOPE PURPOSE AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Daily contact with patients visitors nurses and daily ancillary department employees and supervisors.

Frequent contact with outside law enforcement agencies and Department of Corrections reference

prisoners.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

HS Diploma or GED equivalent. (Required)

Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field (Preferred).

Two years of experience in campus/hospital security law enforcement or another related field (Preferred).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Acceptable drivers record in good standing

Christiana Care Offers:

• Robust benefit package including full medical dental and vision
• 403(b) with a company match
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistancefor full time employees

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

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