Security Officer - Casual
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Summary
In this role you will be:
Job description
- Perform all duties of the Safety & Security Officer, including patrols, lock/unlock schedules, parking lot surveillance, internal code response, vehicle assistance, and morgue release coordination.
- Carry and responsibly operate firearm, taser, baton, and handcuffs in accordance with IRMC policy and Pennsylvania law.
- Exercise rational decision-making and sound judgment in all security operations, especially during high-risk or rapidly evolving situations.
- Respond to violent, combative, or potentially dangerous individuals using approved de-escalation and use-of-force protocols.
- Provide armed support during critical incidents, including threats to staff, active violence, or law enforcement emergencies.
- Assist law enforcement with investigations, evidence preservation, and secure scene management.
- Maintain weapons proficiency, complete required firearms training, and participate in regular skills validation.
- Conduct campus-wide investigations involving accidents, thefts, suspicious activity, or safety hazards.
- Prepare detailed incident reports and documentation related to armed interventions or elevated-risk events.
- Support emergency preparedness, disaster response, and critical incident management.
- Promote professional, respectful, and customer-focused interactions at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED equivalent
- EXPERIENCE: Previous safety/security experience preferred; armed security or law enforcement experience strongly preferred
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Valid PA driver's license
- PA ACT 235 or PA ACT 120 (with PA ACT 235 waiver)
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Valid PA driver's license
- PA ACT 235 or PA ACT 120 (with PA ACT 235 waiver)
- BLS required or obtained within 1 month of hire
- Previous safety/security experience preferred
- Armed security or law enforcement experience strongly preferred
Company overview
Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) is a not-for-profit general hospital located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, founded in 1914. As a comprehensive healthcare provider, IRMC serves the community with a wide range of medical services including emergency care, women's health, surgical services, and specialized care units. The hospital operates with 166 beds and employs approximately 940 full-time personnel, providing care to over 39,000 emergency department patients annually. IRMC is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance, collaborating with other community hospitals to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare. The medical center features advanced facilities including a 23-bed emergency department with trauma rooms, medical-surgical ICU, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric care units. IRMC also operates the IRMC Physician Group, employing more than 50 physicians across primary care and specialty services, and maintains a modern patient portal system for coordinated care management.