Security Guard

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn is seeking a Security Guard responsible for the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate remains alert to activities in the assigned area, around their post, or on monitors, and follows instructions from supervisors as well as hospital policies and directives issued by the director.

The role involves patrolling hospital floors and medical offices, providing information and directions, responding to alarms and service calls, and assisting with fire drills. Duties also include transporting deceased patients to the morgue and managing the proper release of bodies, securing patient valuables when requested, escorting staff and visitors, observing psychiatric patients one-on-one, assisting with patient restraints, documenting lost and found items, and maintaining a daily activity log. The Security Guard is expected to maintain a professional appearance and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• New York State Security Guard Registration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of prior security experience.
• CPR / Heart Saver certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform floor patrols or rounds throughout the hospital and medical offices.
• Provide routine information to visitors, vendors, and employees, and direct them to appropriate destinations.
• Respond to morgue-duty calls, transport deceased patients to the morgue, and ensure proper release of bodies.
• Collect patient valuables upon request and secure them in the property-room safe until called for.
• Provide escort services to staff and visitors.
• Respond to alarm activations and investigate their causes.
• Maintain a professional appearance by wearing the proper uniform and remaining well groomed.
• Assist in conducting hospital fire drills.
• Periodically provide one-on-one observation of psychiatric patients.
• Assist with patient restraint in areas such as the Emergency Department and Psychiatric unit.
• Collect and properly document lost and found items.
• Maintain a daily activity log of activities and service calls.
• Carry out supervisor instructions and hospital policies and directives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

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