Security Officer

Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer performs general security work in the protection of person, property, and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the department, Hospital, and any applicable federal, state, or local laws to prevent losses due to accident and incidents. This role is part of the Security team at Saint Mary's Hospital, which is a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, dedicated to bringing compassionate care to communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
All state specific licensing requirements including permanent Guard cards.
Knowledge of PC based applications in a Windows environment.
Excellent customer services skills.
Ability to think and act quickly in crisis situations.
Must be 21 years of age to operate Hospital vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months or more of private security, law enforcement or relevant military experience preferred
Valid driver’s license, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides for the safety and security of all persons and property for patients, visitors, and colleagues on hospital campus.
Assists staff and others with argumentative, belligerent and combative individuals, especially where there is imminent danger to staff, physicians, patients and/or visitors.
If circumstances dictate, potentially participates as a member of a Restraint Team as directed by a member of the medical or nursing staff.
Patrols assigned areas of the facilities and grounds on foot or car according to established schedule and investigate unusual occurrences.
Reports incidents or apparent damage, or loss of patient, visitor, or hospital property through fire, theft, vandalism, or other unusual occurrences.