ChristianaCare is unique among the country's largest employers. As one of the most trusted and experienced health systems in the nation, we recruit the best and the brightest in order to expand the characteristics and skills of our workforce.

ChristianaCare, Union Hospital is seeking a Security Officer who performs a variety of security and safety related functions while involved in the safeguarding of employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property.

Essential Job Responsibilities
* Responsible for providing a safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors.
* Protects buildings, assets and premises.
* Patients and visitors will be of primary concern to the Security Officer.
* Assist clinical staff with lifting patients when needed.
* Must be able to work well under pressure during emergency situation.
* Must possess outstanding service excellence skills.
* Must be able to intervene with physically aggressive individuals.
* Produce all hospital staff identification and establish access level.
* Identifies and investigates unusual or suspicious activity.
* Conduct investigations for Risk Management.
* Provide security and safety to behavioral health staff and patients.
* Coordinates after hour visitor procedures.
* Demonstrate competency in roles and responsibilities while responding to all emergency codes.
* Coordinate mortuary issues with local funeral homes and law enforcement.
* Coordinate with Child Protection on family domestic issues in the maternal infant center and pediatrics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice preferred
• Knowledge of Law enforcement and Public Safety procedures and processes; Basic computer knowledge Department Report writing software
• Current Driver's License
• Prior Law enforcement experience preferred which will allow applicant to meet State Constable requirements
• Candidate must maintain certifications in firearms, Taser, CPR accordance with departmental standards.
• Must be able to meet the requirements of Constable (State of Delaware): In accordance with Title 10, Chapter 27, and Section 2705 of the Delaware Code

Christiana Care Offers:

• Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision
• 403(b) with a company match
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistancefor full time employees

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Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.