Security Officer - Cedar Ave. (Night Shift)

SHIFT: Night (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.

CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and child-centered environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff. Security Officers in a pediatric setting provide not only protection but also compassion, family-focused support. Security Officers also respond to all emergency situations within the hospital, including behavioral health events, safety threats and act as trained first responders in accordance with hospital protocols.

The position requires sound judgment, calm decision-making, and the ability to partner closely with clinical teams to support safe patient care. What you will do Provides for a secure environment by performing entry screening at fixed posts and patrolling buildings. Enforces all security and safety policies and procedures of the Enterprise. Reports all problems and emergencies to immediate supervisor, and documents security incidents with a written report and daily activity logs. Promptly responds to all calls and requests for service or emergencies. When assigned, patrols the immediate surrounding areas and all parking areas utilizing a patrol vehicle or on foot.

Screen individuals entering facilities; check employee ID and visitor badges; enforce CHOP’s rules and regulations; and confirm that all visitors, vendors, and contractors are authorized to be on the property and have been signed in. Escort unauthorized persons from facilities. Screens all individuals entering the facilities to ensure that they have a business purpose to be in the building. Checks ID badges, and ensures that all visitors, employees, and contractors wear badges as required. Confirms that all visitors, vendors and contractors are authorized to be on the property and have been signed in. Ensures that all individuals comply with the Enterprise's rules and regulations.

Escorts all unauthorized persons from the property. Provides security escorts when requested for employees, patients, patient families and visitors. Completes a security escort assignment throughout the Enterprise as directed by a supervisor. Notifies supervisor when directly requested…

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