Security Officer-Security Department-Mount Sinai West-Full Time/Evenings/Weekends

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

2d • $27 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer patrols and secures hospital property, employees, patients, and visitors. The officer consults with the supervisor and keeps them informed of activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas. The role is based at Mount Sinai West and is listed as full-time, evening, and weekend work.

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.
• Currently licensed motor vehicle operator in New York State.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED