Security Officer III Armed

Bassett Healthcare•Cooperstown, NY

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Under the direction of the Manager of Security Operations and the Network Director of Security and Transportation, the Security Officer III A performs a variety of security and safety related functions while involved in the safeguard of employees, patients, visitors and property as outlined in the Bassett Healthcare Network policy manuals. Provide parking enforcement and traffic control for all patients, visitors, and employees throughout hospital property. Gives appropriate assistance to all when needed or requested. Ability to care and maintain firearms. Ability to participate in firearms training. Ability to operate a firearm to protect self and others. Ability to maintain positive control and retention of firearm at all times.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
Minimum 2 years as a Security officer in a public or private security force, or two years active military service with Honorable Discharge, required
Must possess a valid NYS Class D driver's license and maintain eligibility of insurability to operate the organization's vehicles, required
NYS Pistol Permit, required
NYS Armed Security Guard License or NYS Certified Police/Peace Officer, required
CPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire, required
Aerosol Subject Restraint (Pepper Spray), required
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Decision Making
Logical Thinking
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Occasional climbing and typing/clerical/dexterity
Frequent: balancing, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, walking, seeing/monitor/computer use, visual acuity (color, depth, perception).
Constant fit testing
Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, burns, chemical, electrical, explosive, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy
Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, dust, fumes, gases, mists, odors.
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

2 year or Associate Degree in Security or Law Enforcement, preferred
Completion of official police or peace officer training academy, preferred
This training may replace some required certifications
Completion of official police or peace officer training academy may substitute

Responsibilities

Security and Safety: Enforces procedural rules and regulations. Ensures the personal safety of staff, visitors, patients, and property of BHN. Maintains security and safety to assigned areas. Maintains working knowledge of the locations of various departments, buildings, access routes, and admitting requirements
Patrols assigned areas including all buildings within the main campus, including but not limited to the hospital, support areas, clinic, data center and storage facilities, parking lots, and affiliated properties within the Bassett Healthcare system. Checks for suspicious occurrences
Operates and monitor security control panel alarms, surveillance cameras, and related security equipment to provide property, area, and visitor security
Issue photo identifications for all new employees and replacement of old I.D's for existing staff. Checks ID cards of persons entering the facility. Refuses to admit persons who cannot show either proper authorization or cause for being admitted. Provides information and directions. Explains rules and regulations
Opens and closes facility, ensuring that users have left the premises. Reports security and general maintenance problems to the proper authorities. Controls access to all locked areas, allowing access to authorized personnel only. Conducts night watchman patrols and special patrols required by standing or special instructions. Maintains proper logs and activities as per policy
Takes immediate action when codes or other emergencies arise on the campus
Monitors, detains, restrains, and effectively manages disruptive or combatant patients
Reviews all hospital policies and procedures at least once per year and provide feedback to the Security Manager or Corporate Support Services Director on needed or recommended changes to existing or new policies
Responds to all pages received within 5 minutes of the page, responds to emergencies, all codes, and spills
Contacts the On-Call grounds crew for snow removal at pre-designated times and amounts
Coordinates and attends all helicopter take-off and landings as required by hospital policy and insurance carrier
Knowledge and understanding of the use of force continuum and its application within a private security setting
In the event of an "Active Shooter" all on duty level III Security Officer's will immediately respond directly to the threat and take whatever necessary actions are required to neutralize the threat
Parking and Enforcement: Enforces parking and policy procedural rules and regulations. Ensures parking is provided for patients, visitors, and staff through effective enforcement of applicable polices
Enforces parking rules and regulations. Checks vehicles in patient and private parking lots for authorized parking sticker. Issues parking violation warnings, and tags and requests towing as per policy
Assigns designated parking areas for staff, issues BHN entity parking stickers, and maintains the parking database
Assigns special parking permits and durations, contacts staff for notice of renewal as per policy
Performs patrols of parking lots or maintains watch at designated parking areas for assistance and enforcement
Assists patients, visitors, and staff when requested for lockouts, flat tires, jump-starts, and other such situations. Maintains quiet and order in all public places on the campus
Investigations
Responds to and investigates situations reported to the Security Office to include, but not limited to theft, vandalism, damage to vehicles, drug diversions, and missing persons
Completes necessary information and maintains a log of all incidents that occur during the course of each shift and may use computer terminal to input and retrieve data
Assists all law enforcement agencies when requested or required within the boundaries of hospital regulation, policies and procedures and HIPPA regulations. This will include locating employees, various types of information, brief relief for guarding inpatient prisoners, etc.
Reports all MVA's to the Manager of Security and complete all necessary documentation, reports, descriptions, and photos to assist in the investigation by outside law enforcement agencies and insurance agencies affiliated with the hospital
Calls law enforcement or other authorities if required. Maintains liaison with local police agencies and assists in investigations as required and prepares reports on findings
Security and Inventory Control
Collects and transport money and handles small amounts of cash and transactions when necessary
Responsible for lost and found items and maintenance of applicable logs and records
Receives and maintains patient valuables in safekeeping for the duration of the hospitalization the patient and signature procedures. Maintains records and logs. Check identification, power of attorney, etc. if a family member or friend of the patient signs for the valuables
Responds and receives shipments of goods to the hospital after regular hours coordinating activities with Materials Management
Assist Funeral Directors with prompt and courteous access and provide records and receipt of personal belongings of the deceased. Maintain appropriate logs and records
Acts as a messenger/courier for in house transport of special reports, hazardous materials, warehouse supplies or other special duties as needed or required
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed
Performs other duties as requested and observed by supervisor or manager
Maintains 100% attendance to all divisional or staff meetings unless prior authorization of the Manager or Director