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Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: + Position Summary: + The Weapon Detector Specialist is responsible for operating and maintaining weapon detection equipment to ensure that the + safety and security of the facility is achieved. This role involves effectively detecting and identifying objects in the shape of a + weapon that may pose a threat, adhering to established protocols and procedures and assisting with the overall security efforts + of the organization. + Qualified individuals must have the ability with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the following duties: + Weapon Detection Operation: + u2022 Operate weapon detection equipment at designated checkpoints, entrances or areas to scan individuals, bags, packages + and other items. + u2022 Monitor the display and alarms of the weapon detector to identify and differentiate between harmless and potentially + prohibited objects in the shape of a weapon. + u2022 Communicate with individuals passing through the weapon detection system, providing clear instructions and ensuring + compliance with screening procedures. + Threat Identification: + u2022 Detect and respond to alarms triggered by the weapon detection system, verifying the source of the alarm and taking + appropriate actions based on established protocols. + u2022 Identify potential threats, such as weapons, sharp objects, or other prohibited metal items and report findings to + appropriate security personnel. + Communication and Collaboration: + u2022 Work closely with security personnel, law enforcement or relevant staff to address any security concerns or potential + threats identified during screening. + u2022 Provide assistance to visitors, employees and other individuals passing through weapon detection areas, maintaining a + courteous and professional demeanor. + Equipment Maintenance: + u2022 Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of weapon detection equipment to ensure proper functionality and + accuracy. + u2022 Report any malfunctions, technical issues or equipment failures to the appropriate maintenance personnel. + Record Keeping: + u2022 Maintain accurate records of individuals screened, items detected, and any incidents that occur during the screening + process. + u2022 Prepare and submit daily activity reports, incident reports, and other documentation as required. + Adherence to Policies and Procedures: + u2022 Follow established security protocols and guidelines while conducting weapon detection screening. + u2022 Stay updated on company policies, security procedures, and any changes in regulations related to metal detection. + u2022 Must be of good character and neat and clean in appearance. + u2022 Must comply with departmental dress code and standards. + Customer Service: + u2022 Interact with the public, visitors, and employees in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring a positive experience + during the screening process. + u2022 Provide assistance to individuals who may require special accommodations during the screening process. + The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above: + Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures. + Other duties as assigned. + Include if applicable: + Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required. Responsibilities: + Minimum Required Qualifications: + High School Diploma GED + Strong attention to detail and the ability to differentiate between harmless and potentially prohibited items. + Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. + Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, especially in quick decision-making situations. + Understanding of security procedures and the importance of confidentiality. + Physical ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks. + Proficient in computer skills. + Must present and write accurate factual records and reports for initial investigations and visual sightings of hazards, accidents, and infractions of rules of conduct by employees and others. + Must have good visual and hearing acuity, no visual hearing disorders, and no physical disorder that may cause fainting. + Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. + One 1 year of previous experience operating weapon detection equipment or working in a security-related role. + Attention Concentration: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others. From the following statements, select the one that applies and delete the others. + Task completion requires minimal concentration or selective attention. The individual may perform their job-related tasks in a rote or automatic manner without much need to selectively attend or evaluate situational variables or their performance. + The position requires the ability to attend to a specific stimulus without being distracted by extraneous environmental stimuli. The individual must be able to attend to environmental detail with the ability to separate essential from non-essential or irrelevant stimuli. The attention skills required are generally considered to be automatic - - passive, but focused with an intact capacity for select perception. + The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time. + The position requires strong concentration skills. The individual must have the ability to voluntarily sustain concentration to a task over an extended period of time as a result of an effortful and usually deliberate heightened and focused state of attention. + New Learning and Memory: The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material. From the following statements, select the one that applies and delete the others. + Task demands are routine and predictable. Tasks to be completed are few in numbers. There is little requirement for new learning, processing or carry-over of new information. Once the tasks are learned, there is little change in routine. + Demands on memory and for processing new information are minimal. The individual must have the ability to understand or carry out simple instructions. + Job demands are only moderately routine and predictable. Minor changes may occur which require the individual to be able to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions. + The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved instructions is mandatory. + A large portion of this position requires reliance on verbal memory and new learning. Efficiency in processing of verbal information, either in written or spoken form, is a major requirement and prerequisite of the job. The individual must be able to attend to and process multiple bits of information simultaneously. The individual must be able to organize and categorize this information effectively so that later recall is feasible. + Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking: The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think in order to solve a problem by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought. From the following statements, select the one that applies and delete the others. + The requirement for autonomous problem solving or creativity of thought in the position is absent or minimal. The individual must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions. Most aspects of the position, and the actions taken to resolve them, are repetitive in nature, and should ultimately become rote or automatic. There is little variability in task demands, or task demands are accomplished under continuous direction from another. + The requirement for autonomous problem solving or creativity of thought in the position is minimal. Problems encountered tend to involve a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations. Typically involves adhering to a chart or set procedure. + The position deals with issues or problems that often require thoughtful reasoning before arriving at approaches or solutions. Some independent thought, planning or origination of options and solutions is necessary. The individual must have the ability to apply principles of reasoning and problem solving to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. + The position requires much autonomy of thought and problem solving. The individual must be able to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems. The individual must be able to think abstractly, which is manifested in the ability to form concepts, use categories, generalize from single instances, apply procedural rules and general principles, and be aware of subtle or intrinsic aspects of a problem. The development of hypothesis and potential solutions to problems involves careful interpretation, analysis and diagnosis. The individual must be able to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. The individual must be able to think creatively with a degree of inventiveness, experimentation and intuition. They must be able to deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables. + The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act. From the following statements, select all that apply and delete the others. + Leadership, control and planning: Ability to accept responsibility for leadership, direction, control, planning, negotiating, organizing, directing, supervising, formulating practices, or making final decisions. + Repetitive work: Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace. + Performing under stressful conditions: Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job. + Variety and change: Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations. + Communication: Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information. + Interpersonal relations: Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others. Credentials: Education or Equivalent Experience: + H.S. Diploma/GED (Required) We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 310467