Location:
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital (GJSH)
Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
Job Summary:
Oversees and supervisors the Police and Security team with primary emphasis placed on the protection of life and asset. Directs personnel involved in establishing, promoting, and maintaining hospital security. Maintains efficient and effective department operation and does so while adhering to all federal and state regulatory standards.
Job Duties:
- Directs the operations and staff of the Police and Security Department; assures safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Supervises areas of responsibility and staff reporting to security services leadership at the Medical Center.
- Evaluates staff performance; reviews and signs all performance appraisals; recommends promotions, pay increases, disciplinary actions, etc.; reviews recommended actions submitted by supervisors; handles employee grievances, as required.
- Assures compliance with TJC standards as well as other local, state, and federal regulatory bodies (OSHA, Department of Health, etc.) as it relates to security services.
- Monitors the operation, maintenance and effectiveness of all electronic intrusion, and access control, and video surveillance security systems to assure the proper operability and integrity of equipment.
- Meets reporting requirements established by the police and security leadership.
- Respond to acts of violence at Geisinger owned or controlled properties and potentially engage in the use of force as governed by Pennsylvania Law and Geisinger policy.
- Carry, properly handle, maintain proficiency, and be able to deploy lethal and less lethal weapons as prescribed by federal/state law and Geisinger policy.
- Tasked with the ability to effect arrests for certain criminal offenses, and issue PA state citations for certain criminal and traffic offenses, using specific law enforcement applications such as the PA Justice Network.
- Perform as a Geisinger Security Officer when necessary.
- Handle and manage evidence pertaining to criminal incidents occurring in/on Geisinger owned properties.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details:
*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).
Act 120 Training or equivalent (PA State Police Academy, out of state law enforcement academy, Federal Law enforcement academy).
Act 235 certification ( prerequisite).
Chosen applicant's role is contingent upon successful completion of any related background checks and court petitions
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience:
Minimum of 7 years-Relevant experience* (Required), Minimum of 3 years-Managerial/Supervisory (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body, Pennsylvania Act 235 Certification within 6 months - Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Act 501 Private Police Designation within 6 months - Pennsylvania State Police, Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body
Skills:
Interpersonal Communication, Working Independently
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
- KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
- EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
- LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
- INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
- SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.