SECURITY OFFICER- (FT & PT Available)

Security Officer – Behavioral Health Facility
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time
Starting Pay: $16.40 per hour (Compensation is not negotiable)

Schedules Available:

• Full-Time: 40 hours/week | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Every Other Weekend (EOW)

• Part-Time: 16 hours/week | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Saturday & Sunday Only

• Part-Time: 16 hours/week | 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Every Other Weekend (EOW)

About Us
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a long-standing behavioral health facility in Philadelphia offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. A proud partner with the City of Philadelphia, our center has been a consistent innovator in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

Our mission is to provide effective, evidence-based behavioral health services that empower individuals on their path to recovery. We deliver care in a spiritually and culturally responsive manner, tailored to the diverse communities we serve.

Our Services Include:

• Substance Use Disorder Services

• Inpatient Psychiatric Services

• Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Treatment Services

Position Summary
The Security Officer plays a critical role in maintaining the safety and security of our facility, staff, patients, and visitors. Reporting to the Security Sergeant and Director of Security, this role includes routine patrols, emergency response, de-escalation, and active enforcement of hospital policies to promote a secure healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Control access to the facility and admit only authorized individuals

• Conduct regular patrols of buildings and surrounding grounds

• Inspects all doors, windows, and exits to identify security risks

• Monitor delivery and receipt of packages to prevent theft

• Secure restricted areas and document checks in security logs

• Respond to alarms and emergency codes (e.g., Code Red, 777)

• Apply verbal de-escalation and physical intervention when necessary

• Operate hospital vehicles for internal transportation needs

• Report safety hazards or incidents and complete written documentation

• Unlock areas for authorized personnel as requested

• Participate in mandatory training and professional development

• Maintain and inspect assigned security equipment

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Prior experience in security or law enforcement (required)

• Hospital or healthcare security experience (preferred)

• Valid PA ACT 235 Certification (preferred)

• CPI or equivalent de-escalation training required within 30 days of hire

• Bilingual skills are a plus

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission-driven team in a vital healthcare setting

• Stable weekend scheduling options

• Opportunities to grow in healthcare security operations

• Meaningful work supporting patient safety and community wellness

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EOE/M/F/D/V