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Safety and Security Officer

Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Philadelphia, PA 19102, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance

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  • Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) is seeking a full-time Safety and Security Officer with a minimum of three years of experience as a security officer or certification from a security officer-training program.
  • The role requires effective interaction with disruptive patients or visitors and the ability to provide direction within the medical center.
  • Candidates must be CPR certified and flexible to work at least 37.5 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with hours adjusted as needed.
  • Duties include patrolling the building and grounds, assisting staff and patients, and promoting GPHA’s mission while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Benefits include health and financial benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth; salary details are not specified in the job listing.
 
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.  Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area. 

 

We are presently seeking a full-time Safety and Security Officer. 

 

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a security officer and/or certification from a security officer-training program. Ability to deal effectively with disruptive patients or visitors. Complete operational knowledge of the medical center with ability to direct patients or visitors to appropriate destinations. Must be able to deal with people in an effective manner. The ability to anticipate a problem/situation and use preventive intervention effectively. Must be CPR certified.

Flexible work hours which total a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, excluding lunch; however, hours of work and days worked may be adjusted to meet operational needs of the department.

 

Duties include: Patrol areas of building, parking lot and grounds to assure patients/employees security and prevent damage to or loss of company and employee/patient property; Assist in maintaining a proper work atmosphere at the site which includes; dealing with disruptive patients or persons coming into the center whose conduct could affect the proper functioning of the center; To assist center staff and patients in need of assistance; Promote GPHA’s vision and mission to staff, patients and the public at large; Maintain confidentiality regarding patient/client and employee information; Provide services, as directed, at facilities other than a GPHA location in the event that an incident that compromises the safety, security or integrity of the United States of America should occur.

Benefits Include:

  • Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
  • Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
  • Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education

GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

 





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