Security Officer - Full Time - Pennsylvania Hospital

**Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: * The Security Officer I provides protection for the safety and security of hospital personnel, patients, students, visitors and assets. Performs security duties either at a fixed post or while patrolling campus/hospital buildings and grounds. Checks for unauthorized individuals, general security violations and fire/safety hazards. Upon obtaining the ACT 235 clearance and completing de\-escalation training, the Security Officer I will respond to and address suspicious activity and de\-escalates volatile situations. The Security Officer I may be assigned to any fixed post or patrol duties in any environment. Responsibilities: * Patrol assigned areas, monitoring the facility and activity to provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff. * On a daily workday basis, take part in pre\-shift and post\-shift briefings to remain current and up to date with recent security events and incidents. Actively participate in this exchange of information at the beginning and completion of each tour of duty. * Document daily activity and security responses during a work shift through the use of a thorough and complete daily activity log. * Respond to requests for Security to resolve emergency situations, investigate suspicious activity, de\-escalate volatile situations and take appropriate action as directed by Security Department supervisory personnel, the Nursing