Lehigh Valley Health Network
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. DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 90 Days and CHSO - Certified Healthcare Security Officer Basic Level - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Within 90 Days and BCCM - Basic Comprehensive Crisis Management - Business Continuity Management Institute Within 90 Days 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. 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. Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Req ID: wd-JR127913
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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. DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire and BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Within 90 Days and CHSO - Certified Healthcare Security Officer Basic Level - International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Within 90 Days and BCCM - Basic Comprehensive Crisis Management - Business Continuity Management Institute Within 90 Days 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. 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. Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Req ID: wd-JR127913
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