Security Guard

ArchCare•New York, NY

16d

About The Position

The Security Guard authorizes entry into the facility and directs individuals to their desired locations. The role monitors security signal systems in the security office or on doors, responds appropriately to warning signals, and locks and unlocks doors according to schedule. During rounds, the Security Guard notes and reports unsafe conditions and fire hazards. The position also responds to calls from floors and units to enforce visiting policies when problems arise, follows package pass procedures, and controls keys for offices and shops. After switchboard service ends during the evening shift, the Security Guard operates the paging system and locates and relays important calls or messages to the appropriate person. When a significant incident occurs, the Security Guard notifies appropriate facility authorities and provides full details to the Chief of Security and the Nursing Supervisor on duty, or, if directed, the administrator on call. The Security Guard is expected to act responsibly and cooperate with supervisors, fellow employees, residents, and families.

Requirements

Security Guard License.
High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Authorize individuals’ entry into the facility and direct them to desired locations.
Monitor security signal systems in the security office or on doors and take appropriate action when a warning signal is received.
Lock and unlock doors according to schedule.
Make notes of unsafe conditions and fire hazards observed during rounds and report them later.
Notify appropriate facility authorities when a significant incident occurs, and provide full particulars to the Chief of Security and the Nursing Supervisor on duty or, if directed, the administrator on call.
Respond to floors and units when called to enforce visiting policy when problems are encountered.
Follow package pass procedures.
Operate the paging system after switchboard service ends during the evening shift.
Locate and transmit important calls or messages to the appropriate person.
Control keys for various offices and shops.
Act responsibly and cooperate with supervisors, fellow employees, residents, and families.