Guard

Northwell Health • Forest Hills, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Protects and safeguards hospital property and personnel; maintains order; detects and prevents crime; operates hospital vehicles; and enforces the policies of the hospital. Conducts investigations of thefts, assault, etc. Picks -up and delivers valuables.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• New York State Driver's License.
• Valid NYS Security Guard License, required.
• Active New York Police Officer, required.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs required Security functions.
• Protects hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
• Conducts tours of buildings and grounds, checks all doors, windows, stairwells, corridors and gates, turns key or otherwise records visits at each watch-clock station to indicate rounds have been completed at specified intervals.
• Enforces the rules and regulations pertaining to visitor control and protection of assets.
• Prevents and reports all acts of a criminal nature occurring on hospital property.
• Checks contents of packages.
• Answers questions, gives directions, and controls excessive numbers of visitors on the floors.
• Prepares report and related records of activities including gates opened and secured, detection of thefts and damaged property, opened offices and saves, unauthorized visitors, fire alarm answered, safety and fire hazards, etc.
• Has frequent contact with Hospital employees and patients.
• Checks and issues visitors' passes and checks employee ID badges.
• Conducts investigations of thefts, assaults, etc.
• Interviews persons concerned and prepares investigation reports.
• Uses knowledge of the fire alarm system and performs the fire duties required.
• Prevents unauthorized parking.
• Keeps front of Hospital, delivery area and ambulance driveway clear of obstructions and cars.
• Drives Hospital vehicle on emergency runs such as blood, equipment or medicine pick-ups, administrative runs to bank or post office.
• Picks up and delivers valuables.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees