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Security Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.
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Under the supervision of the Lieutenant and Sergeant/Shift Supervisor, provides maximum protection for the safety and security of university and hospital personnel, patients, students, visitors and Jefferson assets. Performs security duties either at a fixed post, or on patrol or while making rounds of campus/hospital buildings and grounds. Checks for unauthorized persons, general security violations and fire or safety hazards. Capable of being assigned to any fixed post or patrol duties in any environment, and on any shift. Represents the university and hospital by giving directions or information when requested.
Summary
Under the supervision of the Lieutenant and Sergeant/Shift Supervisor, provides maximum protection for the safety and security of university and hospital personnel, patients, students, visitors and Jefferson assets. Performs security duties either at a fixed post, or on patrol or while making rounds of campus/hospital buildings and grounds. Checks for unauthorized persons, general security violations and fire or safety hazards. Capable of being assigned to any fixed post or patrol duties in any environment, and on any shift. Represents the university and hospital by giving directions or information when requested.
Job Duties
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Performs security patrols at either fixed post or on patrol, including general security violations and fire or safety hazards. Verifies the appropriateness of persons on university/hospital campus by checking identification badges and escorting all unauthorized persons from campus as necessary.
- Responds promptly to calls for service, including priority or serious incidents, problems or emergencies. Notifies supervisor (Sergeant or Lieutenant) of conditions. May be required to diffuse emergency situations with conflict resolution skills.
- Investigates and documents reports on accidents, incidents or suspicious activities. Maintains daily patrol log during tours. Submits completed log to Sergeant/Shift Supervisor upon completion of tour. Provides follow-up information to Security Investigator and/or Lieutenant as directed.
- Provides assistance to employees, students, patients, patient family and visitors as incidents occur, including security escorts upon request.
- Assists with campus parking issues; patrol parking lots and parking lot equipment.
- Supports safety teams, including assisting the Trauma Team with the landing of helicopters and with fire-related emergencies. Enforces all No Smoking environments both inside and outside on the campus.
- Performs other related security, safety and protection duties as assigned, including but not limited to the support loss prevention (i.e. inspecting deliveries and packages) and assisting with the training of new security staff as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must be able to understand all responsibilities and technology associated with the 24-hour Security Response Center (SRC). Must have completed all relevant Security Department training modules, and maintain all required training.
- Must be capable of running one city block and physically subduing an unruly/violent individual. Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work all shifts, and rotate between shifts as needed. This is a highly visible uniform position. Officers must be able to present excellent appearance at all times and also be equipped with all required security instruments.
- Understanding of how to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level, ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations.
- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Knowledge of, and ability to implement, the measures necessary to safeguard an organization's employees and visitors.
- Knowledge of and ability to employ required tools, techniques and technologies to minimize losses due to breaches of physical premises security.
- Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.
- Ability to function effectively with Microsoft desktop applications (i.e. Word, E-mail).
- Lethal Weapons Certification - Pennsylvania State Police Within 90 Days
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree Related advanced training in Criminal Justice strongly preferred.
- 1 year Experience in campus/hospital security, law enforcement, or other related Criminal Justice agencies strongly preferred.
Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Workday Night (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Jefferson Health Northeast
Primary Location Address
4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Engineer
Frame your credentials around PERM requirements
Your resume and credential documents should reflect the minimum requirements a PERM job description will state. Misalignment between your degree field and the posted role is one of the most common reasons EB-2 cases stall at the labor certification stage.
Target employers with active EB-3 filing history
Security engineering roles routinely qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have filed for this occupation before, which signals an established sponsorship workflow rather than a first-time process.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Security Engineer openings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Targeting employers who've already navigated PERM for similar roles means you're not educating a hiring team on the process from scratch.
Verify your role clears specialty occupation standards
Check the O*NET profile for Security Engineer to confirm the occupation is classified as requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. USCIS uses this classification when evaluating whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation for EB-2 purposes.
Ask employers about their PERM timeline early
PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition is even filed. Asking a prospective employer which law firm or vendor handles their PERM filings tells you whether they have an operational process or are starting from zero.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns one of four wage levels when certifying a PERM application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Security Engineer in your work location so you can negotiate an offer that will pass DOL review without triggering a wage deficiency.
Green Card Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Security Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five or more years of specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree is the stated minimum. Your sponsoring employer defines the job requirements in the PERM application, and the category follows from those requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Security Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guarantee of extension, and it's subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The process takes longer upfront, but the outcome is permanent authorization to work and live in the United States.
How long does the green card sponsorship process take for Security Engineers?
From the start of PERM recruitment to receiving a green card, most Security Engineer candidates should plan for two to four years if born outside high-backlog countries like India or China. PERM certification takes six to eighteen months, I-140 adjudication adds several months, and adjustment of status processing adds more time on top. Priority date backlogs can extend this significantly for some nationalities.
Where can I find Security Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Security Engineer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're only applying to companies that have actually filed PERM applications for similar roles. This avoids wasting time on job descriptions that mention sponsorship as a vague possibility without any track record behind it.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and doing so is standard practice. PERM can be filed while you're working in the U.S. on H-1B. Filing early matters because your priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140 petition, not when PERM is approved. The sooner that date is established, the sooner your place in line is locked for adjustment of status.