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Security Officer - Security

Penn State Health
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026 CLOSED ON 10/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer - Security position at Penn State Health?

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential:$2.50/hour

Hours: 6:00p - 6:00a

Recruiter Contact: Samantha Leiss at sleiss@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Security, the Security Officer is responsible to patrol all assigned areas of the facility. The Officer must respond to all calls/Emergency codes immediately, following protocol that has been established in existing policy. The Officer must enforce facility rules and regulations as directed. Officers will do investigations and inform managers of results. The Security Officers Will also inform the Director of safety issues and ensure the functioning of radios, vehicles and Life Safety Equipment. Security Officers will also assist our customers and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • High School Diploma or equivalency required
  • Valid Pennsylvania state driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Graduate of police academy or security course preferred.
  • A minimum of six (6) months police or security experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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