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Security Officer-Day Shift

  • HarrisburgPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 31, 2026

Pay$19.74–$29.67 / hr

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About this role

ST Health is hiring a Full-Time, Security Officer to support the hospital in Harrisburg. 

Seeking a team member with excellent customer service skills to join our security team, ensuring a safe and pleasant experience for staff, patients, and visitors at the hospital.

Individuals with prior public safety experience will be given priority.

Hours: 6:00am-6:00pm

Weekend and holiday rotation is required for this position. 

Manager will discuss schedule further during interview. 

Must be able to attain your Act 235 if you do not already have this. 

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

This position offers a $1500.00 Sign-on bonus with 2-year work commitment!



Responsibilities:
 

  • Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas
  • Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
  • Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft
  • Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
  • Maintain required certifications and licensing
  • Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists
  • Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue
  • Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.
  • Establish a uniformed security presence by patrolling ST Health hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, document activities, and contact ST Health Police Officers or other appropriate law enforcement when necessary.
  • Operate ST Health vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
  • Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details
  • Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines
  • Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential ST Health information.
  • Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.
  • Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
  • Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
  • Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
  • Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
  • All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check Must be available for all shifts Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest. 
  • Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable collective bargaining for specific requirements.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

     
  • Act 235 with Firearms OR Act 235 without Firearms – All officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and have process completed within 9 months of hire.
  • Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Valid Driver’s License Required
  • Successfully pass ST Health Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire. 
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

     

  • Act 235 with Firearms with renewal
  • Act 235 without Firearms with renewal
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.74–$29.67 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Security Officer-Day Shift — Harrisburg, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

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# Security Officer-Day Shift

- Location: Harrisburg, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Safety & Security
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Pinnacle Support Services
- Pay: $19.74–$29.67 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-31T09:30:18.63Z

## Description

ST Health is hiring a **Full-Time, Security Officer** to support the hospital in **Harrisburg.**

Seeking a team member with excellent customer service skills to join our security team, ensuring a safe and pleasant experience for staff, patients, and visitors at the hospital.
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Life at Pepper Health

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania's capital on the Susquehanna — river trails, a revitalized downtown, and our Harrisburg campus and regional labs, the diagnostic engine for the whole eastern network.

About working in Harrisburg
  • Pepper Health Harrisburg
  • Regional Laboratory Campus
  • Riverfront Primary Care

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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