Security Officer- Cayuga Medical Center- Full Time- Nights

Cayuga Health System • Ithaca, NY

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. Performs and leads general Security and Safety work in the protection of persons and property and the enforcement of applicable policies, procedures and regulations of Cayuga Health System as well as applicable Federal, State and Local laws to prevent loss due to accidents and incidents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Able to drive vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Minimum of one year experience involving Security preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to produce an accurate and well written report.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good people skills.
• A clean valid NYS Driver's license.
• Need to possess and/or ability to obtain a New York State Security Guard License and pass an FBI background check, no criminal convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year experience involving Security preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Uses proper lifting techniques during work tasks to prevent lifting injuries.
• Escorts individual in a timely manner as needed to ensure their safety.
• Is observant for unauthorized activities.
• Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner on a daily basis.
• Completes daily security log.
• Submits a concise, clear, accurate and complete incident report in a timely manner
• Responds in a timely manner to all calls.
• Maintains continuous contact via phone or radio with subordinates and management
• Is observant of all motor vehicle laws while operating a motor vehicle.
• Locks and unlocks areas as prescribed or as requested
• Assists patients, visitors and staff as needed
• Is observant and engages with suspicious persons at the facility.
• Remains highly visible during patrols
• Patrols the facilities both inside and outside.
• Inspects fire extinguishers and other safety equipment
• Inspects various directional and warning signs about the buildings and reports any need for replacement.
• Inspects exit signs and reports any bulb replacement needed.
• Keeps well informed and participates in all fire, safety and disaster drills.
• Investigates incident of injuries involving visitors and ensures a report is prepared.
• Takes proper action to correct safety and security shortcomings noted.
• Check the outer portion of the buildings for safety hazards.
• Inspects all elevators and interior fire escape stairwells to ensure that there are no obstructions and are well lighted.
• Reports any discrepancies.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of complaints and incidents.
• Answers all disturbances or criminal offense calls as requested.
• Enforce parking and access control rules and parameters
• Uses diplomacy to insure all persons are not offended or alienated.
• Monitors compliance with safety and security procedures.
• Basic mechanical ability to make minor repairs.
• Analyze malfunctions and identify staff that can make repairs.
• Attempts to repair before calling for assistance when appropriate.
• Investigates all incidents involving lost property, missing property, stolen property of all kinds, vandalism, all disturbances, missing patients, prank or obscene phone call, suspicious person, fire alarm, power failure, property damage and automobile accidents.
• Prepares incident report on completion of investigation.
• Notifies the proper individual and/or agency when appropriate.
• Snow and ice removal.
• Inspection of facility lighting.
• Inspection of doors and stair wells.
• Security of entrance doors.
• Interdepartmental support.
• Completes all mandatory education requirements.
• Attends departments, onsite and off-site in-service as required.
• Attends department meetings.
• Helps others without prompting when work needs to be accomplished.
• Is independent of his/her performance and is self-directed.
• Work is completed in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a positive attitude in stressful situations.
• Is supportive, shares knowledge and skills, and is an approachable resource for others.
• Communicates with others in a positive and respectful manner.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, families, guests and other employees.
• Is flexible and willing to make changes for the benefit of the team.
• Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional accountability.
• Is receptive to learning and feedback and demonstrates a willingness to learn and accept change.
• Is capable of providing quality care or service to patients or customers.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive employee benefits programs
• opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

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