Security Guard, Security, (Full time, Nights: Thurs, Fri, Sat 7pm-7 am)

Rochester Regional Health

8d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety/Security for assigned shift of the security department. Its responsibility is for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, patients, and all visitors. The Security Officer is responsible for policing hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Assists staff with unruly visitors and patients, alleviates facility safety and environmental concerns.

Requirements

• High School diploma with 5 years prior police, corrections, security, or relevant experience preferred.
• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice with 2 years prior experience preferred.
• NYS Security Guard License preferred – to be attained within six months of hire.
• 2 years prior experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
• Regular and on-time attendance.
• Hours could exceed 37.5 per week.
• Working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment, and enforcement procedures.
• Conflict resolution ability in a crisis situation.
• Crisis management ability.

Responsibilities

• Periodically tours buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure and not tampered with.
• Checks all hospital doors on an hourly basis, and periodically checks parking lots at least three times per shift.
• Investigates and questions unauthorized persons, re-routes them to the correct destination, and/or telephones police for assistance according to circumstances.
• Patrols hospital grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles.
• Checks cars and verifies if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, or reserved/handicapped parking spaces.
• Checks exterior lighting and access routes to emergency and fire entrances.
• Escorts personnel to and from parking lots or between buildings as requested.
• Answers visitors’ questions concerning locations of various offices, rooms, and other areas within the hospital.
• Write written reports of exceptional incidents for review by supervisory personnel.

What This Job Offers

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