Licensed Lead Security Officer - Samaritan Hospital - FT Days

Trinity Health • Troy, NY

87d • $27 - $38

About The Position

The Licensed Lead Security Officer at Samaritan Hospital is a full-time position that operates on a day shift. This role involves supervising subordinate security staff, including Security Officers and Parking Attendants. The hospital is recognized as a Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region, providing a quality of life where career opportunities and personal well-being converge. The position offers a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development opportunities to support advancement.

Requirements

• NYS Security License and current Training Certificate.
• Active Police officer certification; active police officers must obtain NYS security guard license within 90 days of hire.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Computer skills, good oral, written communications, interpersonal and analytical skills sufficient to document investigative activities.

Responsibilities

• Assigns subordinate personnel to specific posts and duties.
• Monitors the activity of subordinate staff and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Completes necessary paperwork including blotter entries, shift reports, incident reports, and property reports.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and dispatches personnel to calls for service.
• Monitors all alarms and systems in the Security Command Center.
• Sells parking permits and issues parking passes according to hospital and department policies.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all patient property and valuables in the custody of the Protective Services/Security Department.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all funds stored in the departmental safe related to the Hospital's Visitor Parking Program.
• Ensures that the Security Command Center remains safe and that no unauthorized personnel enter the area.
• Responds to all calls for service and ensures subordinate staff conduct all security rounds.
• Performs fire drills as scheduled in conjunction with the Safety Manager or their designee.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Strong orientation program.
• Generous tuition allowance.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED