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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00160357 |
Description Activated On: 2/26/2026 8:45:57 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The employee occupying this position is responsible and accountable for the safety and security of patients, employees, students, and visitors of the hospital buildings and grounds. The employee carries out the following job tasks under the supervision of the Security Supervisor, or in their absence, the Safety Manager |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. In order to create a safe environment for patients, employees, student and visitors, the Security Officer patrols all buildings to observe and correct fire hazards, acts of trespass, vandalism, theft, security and unauthorized persons. In order to have the safest possible conditions for patients, employees, students and visitors, the Security Officer patrols the hospital grounds by driving a security vehicle or by walking and checking for unlocked car doors and investigating accidents and traffic violations. In order to effectively communicate with co-workers secure corrective action, and maintain required records, the Security Officer documents and performs necessary reports such as a Shift Patrol Log, Incident Reports, Hazardous Notice, Maintenance Work Orders, and verbal and written reminders. In order to minimize the harmful effects of emergencies, the Security Officer responds to emergency calls by assisting with patient restraints, evacuation, fires aid, and fire suppression and system restoration. In order to safe guard Commonwealth property, the Security Officer participates in various theft prevention measures by visually and physically checking “High Risk Theft” areas, patrolling hospital grounds, patient wards and by conducting searches for patients, employees, students and visitors; in order to maintain the optimum level of operation for the entire facility. The Security Officer carriers out transports and deliveries by conveying patient and staff members to various destinations, performs bank runs and returns eloping patients. In order to maintain a safe and secure hospital environment, the Security Officer performs incidental custodial, maintenance duties and other related duties by following Supervisor’s instructions and/or circumstantial indications. Security Officer conducts investigation concerning Workplace Violence Theft criminal activity. Voluntary and Mandatory overtime will be required when necessary. Essential Job Functions: 1. Knowledge of modern safety principles & practices. 2. Follows policies and procedures. 3. Able to detect dangerous situations. 4. Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing 5. Able to complete incident report in a clear and concise manner. 6. Able to evaluate safety programs. 7. Able to maintain a working relationship with co-workers and supervisors. 8. Able to lift. 9. Able to walk from one building to another. 10. Able to follow written and oral instructions. 11. Able to effectively communicate with staff, visitors, patients while using the telephone and/or portable radio. 12. Ability to drive a motor vehicle. 13. Able to main alert at all times and act quickly and calmly in emergencies. 14. Able to deal firmly, but tactfully, with patients, students, employees, and the general public. 15. Voluntary and Mandatory overtime will be required when necessary. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Officers perform various tasks in the security department that require officers to talk on the phone and use portable radios to except calls and make decisions on where to direct the calls. How to conduct an investigation, how to interview staff patients and when not to. Make decisions on whether to write a work order to maintenance reporting their findings while they are on patrol. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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