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Christiana Care Health System is unique among the country’s largest employers. As one of the most trusted and experienced health systems in the nation, we recruit the best and the brightest in order to expand the characteristics and skills of our workforce.
With an impeccable national reputation of excellence, our hospitals are ranked among America’s 50 Top Hospitals and among the country’s Top 15 Teaching Hospitals and U.S. News just ranked Christiana Care No. 1 in Delaware. Leading the way are more than 13,000 employees who make us the largest private employer in Delaware and the 10th largest employer in the Philadelphia region.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Security Officer at our Christiana Hospital location. The hours the successful candidate will work either straight days or straight overnights including weekends/holidays as per a two week rotating schedule. The selected Officer will be responsible for patrolling our grounds in order to protect and maintain a safe and secure environment for our staff, patients and others that visit. The Officer will also conduct investigations related to incidents that occur on our property and respond to alarms, security incidents and enforce parking regulations.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To protect Christiana Care property and maintain an environment conducive to good health care. To protect patients, employees, and visitors by preserving peace or order.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Patrol Christiana Care premises on foot, bike or in vehicles both indoors and outdoors observing for trespassers, vandalism, theft, and alert to fire and safety hazards.
- Conducts investigations of accidents and security related incidents and initiates appropriate follow-up action.
- Responsible for the operation of weapon screening equipment at designated locations, including but not limited to, community and staff entrances.
- Investigate and complete written reports in accordance with department policies for incidents/accident.
- Responds to calls for service to include but not limited to Employees, Patients, Visitors, Alarm Systems, and other security related calls. Responsible to respond to Code Reds, unusual odors, hazardous material incidents and medical assists.
- Responsible to respond to campus lockdown situations that may require the use of a Evolv/metal detector at the entrance(s).
- Enforces ChristianaCare’s Parking Policy and assists with traffic control on premises.
- Offload and transport patients from helicopters to designated room.
- Operates Law Enforcement Records Management System (LERMS), Access Control System, CCTV System, and other assigned Public Safety Department technology.
- Assists visitors and employees to jump start vehicles, unlock vehicles when keys are locked inside, provide escort, along with other security related problems.
- Works closely with law enforcement agencies of jurisdiction.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:
Daily contact with patients, visitors, nurses, and daily ancillary department employees, and supervisors.
Frequent contact with outside law enforcement agencies, and Department of Corrections reference
prisoners.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
HS Diploma or GED equivalent. (Required)
Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field (Preferred).
Two years of experience in campus/hospital security, law enforcement, or another related field (Preferred).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Acceptable drivers record in good standing
Christiana Care Offers:
- Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision
- 403(b) with a company match
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance for full time employees
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Jun 6, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
Other facts
About ChristianaCare
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs.
ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute.
ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work, rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other national quality ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.
What you'll do
- The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling the premises to ensure safety and security, conducting investigations of incidents, and responding to various security-related calls. They also operate security equipment and enforce parking regulations.
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