What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer - Per Diem/On Call position at Shriners Children's?
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40 hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Our team of highly specialized physicians provides comprehensive care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions, and spine injuries. We have an opportunity for a per diem Security Officer.
Responsibilities
The Security Officer provides security and safety services for the hospital to ensure the protection of the patient, parents, visitors, public and staff as well as the hospital property.
- Patrols buildings and grounds; and inspects doors, windows and locks to determine level of security according to schedule.
- Secures all doors at specified hours and unlocks doors at prescribed hours.
- Responds quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations.
- Ensures that all visitors register properly and are issued visitor passes in accordance with regulation
- Displays courtesy and a pleasant demeanor towards all visitors and directs them to their destination.
- Assists in lost and found, key control and other department services.
- Directs traffic and patrols parking areas and accurately issues warnings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED preferred
- Three years security or law enforcement experience preferred
Shriners Children’s is an EOE/Drug-Free, Smoke-Free Workplace.
