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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 Cecil Campus 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

HS Diploma or GED equivalent. (Required)

Maryland Department of State Police, Licensing Division, Security Guard Certification required upon hire, or obtained within 90 days of hire. (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.

Maryland Department of State Police, Licensing Division, Security Guard Certification required upon hire, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. (Required)

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with law enforcement agencies of jurisdiction
• Responsible to patrol campus facilities, providing visible security coverage during hours of operation
• Responds to calls for service for students, faculty, staff and visitors, as necessary
• Candidate will be responsible for incident/accident investigations and completing written reports in accordance with department policies
• Operates DELJIS, Report Executive Records Management System, Access Control Systems and other assigned technology

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

Hourly Pay Range: $18.19 - $26.37

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

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

Jul 4, 2026

EEO 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 />

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 Cecil Campus 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.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:HS Diploma or GED equivalent. (Required)Maryland Department of State Police, Licensing Division, Security Guard Certification required upon hire, or obtained within 90 days of hire. (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. Maryland Department of State Police, Licensing Division, Security Guard Certification required upon hire, or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. (Required)Responsibilities:Works closely with law enforcement agencies of jurisdiction. Responsible to patrol campus facilities, providing visible security coverage during hours of operation. Responds to calls for service for students, faculty, staff and visitors, as necessary. Candidate will be responsible for incident/accident investigations and completing written reports in accordance with department policies. Operates DELJIS, Report Executive Records Management System, Access Control Systems and other assigned technology.

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