Weekends

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer patrols and secures hospital property, employees, patients, and visitors at Mount Sinai West. The officer keeps a supervisor informed about activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas. The role also supports hospital safety and security operations, responds to requests for assistance, and follows established hospital and department policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
At least one year of experience as a security officer in an institutional setting or in a law-enforcement setting.
New York State Security Guard certification.
Current New York State motor vehicle operator's license.

Responsibilities

Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
Monitor visitor conduct on hospital premises and question unauthorized persons as needed.
Report safety or fire hazards and security violations.
Respond to hospital personnel and visitors seeking advice or assistance.
Participate in investigations, maintain records, and prepare incident reports and other security-related documents.
Secure and unlock offices and facilities as required.
Secure patient valuables and lost-and-found articles, and maintain logs of received items.
Follow established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, and quality-assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements.
Maintain department supplies and equipment in working order; requisition needed items or inform a supervisor about equipment needs.
Use hospital vehicles during emergencies to obtain life-saving equipment from outside the institution.
Restrain psychiatric patients as needed.
Escort personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings.