Licensed Security Officer

White Plains Hospital Center•White Plains, NY

26d•$44,990 - $67,474

About The Position

At White Plains Hospital, you have an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of the most talented people in the world. We have been widely recognized for our exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in our community. With tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules, it is no wonder why we are consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work. Position Summary At the direction of the Security Sergeant/Officer in Charge, the Security Officer assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors by monitoring facilities, responding to incidents in a timely manner and ensuring safety policies are followed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and minimum two years of security experience required.
Must have and maintain NYS Security License.
A valid Driver's License is required effective 1/1/2026; Employees hired prior to this date will be grandfathered in.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association must be completed within 90 days of hire.
De-escalation and restraint training are required to be completed within the probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Prior security experience and some college credits preferred.

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Demonstrates/articulates an understanding of the responsibilities of the position, utilizing security policies and procedure via PolicyTech.
Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department and Hospital Policies and Procedures.
Attends staff meetings or equivalent to update knowledge related to current department and hospital issues.
Attends in-service, Net Learning as required/requested to update knowledge.
Completes annual department and hospital competency requirements.
Ability to observe and report unusual activity.
Ability to investigate and report incidents.
Ability to verbalize tour events and unusual activities to the supervisor and others.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.