Weapons Detection Screener-23

Summary

1.0 FTE 2nd Shift 1:00 pm

• 9:00 pm Monday

• Friday, will work holidays as scheduled.

Job Description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Weapon Detection Operation:

• Operate weapon detection equipment at designated checkpoints, entrances or areas to scan individuals, bags, packages

and other items.

• 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.

• Communicate with individuals passing through the weapon detection system, providing clear instructions and ensuring

compliance with screening procedures.

Threat Identification:

• 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.

• Identify potential threats, such as weapons, sharp objects, or other prohibited metal items and report findings to

appropriate security personnel.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Work closely with security personnel, law enforcement or relevant staff to address any security concerns or potential

threats identified during screening.

• Provide assistance to visitors, employees and other individuals passing through weapon detection areas, maintaining a

courteous and professional demeanor.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of weapon detection equipment to ensure proper functionality and

accuracy.

• Report any malfunctions, technical issues or equipment failures to the appropriate maintenance personnel.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of individuals screened, items detected, and any incidents that occur during the screening

process.

• Prepare and submit daily activity reports, incident reports, and other documentation as required.

Adherence to Policies and Procedures:

• Follow established security protocols and guidelines while conducting weapon detection screening.

• Stay updated on company policies, security procedures, and any changes in regulations related to metal detection.

• Must be of good character and neat and clean in appearance.

• Must comply with departmental dress code and standards.

Customer Service:

• Interact with the public, visitors, and employees in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring a positive experience

during the screening process.

• Provide assistance to individuals who may require special accommodations during the screening process.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of previous experience operating weapon detection equipment or working in a security-related role.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

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. Job requirements 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.

APTITUDES: 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.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment/Tools: Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies Add additional if appliciable.

Software: Microsoft Office Products Add additional if appliciable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%

Body Position/Movement:

• Sit: Occasionally

• Stand: Continuously

• Walk: Continuously

• Bend: Rarely

• Push: Frequently

• Pull: Frequently

• Kneel/Squat: Rarely

• Reach: Frequently

• Twist:

• Balance: Frequently

• Climb: Rarely

Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is: From the following statements, select the one that applies (light, moderate or heavy) and delete the others.

Light, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Moderate, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Sensory Abilities specifically required:

• Vision

• Hearing

• Touch/Feeling

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS: From the following statements, select the one that applies and delete the other.

Exposure to hazardous conditions/ materials is negligible.

OR

Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements: Delete elements from the following list that the job will NOT be exposed to.

• Bio hazardous Waste

• Blood borne Pathogens

• Chemicals

• Extreme Noise Levels

• Extreme Temperatures

• Exposed Electrical Lines

• High Pressure Steam/Gas

• Moving/Rotating Machinery

• Radioactive Agents

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance:

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:

• 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

• Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

• Child Care Subsidies

• Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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