Security Guard - Per Diem

Elizabeth Seton Children’s•Yonkers, NY

5d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safeguarding and protecting residents, staff, and visitors. This includes maintaining a visible presence at the front lobby, greeting and checking identification of staff and visitors, performing routine rounds throughout the facility, completing and filing incident reports, monitoring and responding to computer alarm systems and CCTV systems, and enforcing Center rules and safety codes. Excellent customer service and communication skills are used in all aspects of this role. The essential functions of this position involve safeguarding and protecting residents, staff, and visitors. The role requires understanding and promoting the Elizabeth Seton Children’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values, and striving to improve the organization’s systems and services. It also involves treating everyone with dignity and respect, maintaining a positive attitude, and coordinating with other departments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma/trade school diploma or equivalent
NY State Security License Required
8-Hour Pre-Assignment Course Required
16-Hour On-The-Job Training Course Required
1 year related experience minimum, preferably in a healthcare environment.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
Must meet or exceed all health standards and requirements for the position as established by NYDOH and all other regulatory agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this Center which includes a medical and physical examination.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
Perform tasks that may involve exposure to the resident’s blood/body fluids.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents, if necessary.

Responsibilities

Maintain a visible presence in the front lobby.
Check all employee identification cards.
Announce all visitors to appropriate host, issue security passes and maintain visitor’s log.
Route incoming telephone calls as needed.
Coordinate front desk duties with on-duty receptionist.
Provide overhead announcements, as required.
Assist Transportation in coordinating drivers for pick-ups/drop-offs, as needed.
Watch for irregularities (e.g. fire hazards, leaking water pipes, oxygen alarm systems, lights left on, malfunctions of equipment or machinery, unlocked security doors), respond to alarms sound alarms, check alarm systems and report incidents or problems to the appropriate authority and maintain/complete incident reports.
Perform responsibilities according to facility’s Fire Safety Plan.
Patrol areas and check doors, gates and windows for signs of unauthorized entry.
Observe and report suspects to police, or apprehend offenders when appropriate and detain them until police arrive.
Monitor computer alarm systems, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems and communicate by radio with mobile units to attend alarms.
Detect and report all unlawful acts of employees or patrons of the Pediatric Center.
Other related duties as may become necessary or as directed by your supervisor, department director and/or administrator.