Security Officer- Cayuga Medical Center- Days/Nights FLEX

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer performs and leads general security and safety work to protect people and property and enforce Cayuga Health System policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws. The role helps prevent loss caused by accidents and incidents while supporting a safe, respectful environment for patients, visitors, staff, and the public. This is an onsite position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. Day, evening, and night shifts are scheduled as assigned, and local travel may be requested to cover other officers. The position requires working outdoors in all types of weather and rotating irregular shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to drive a vehicle in all weather conditions.
Ability to produce accurate, well-written reports.
Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Good people skills.
Clean, valid New York State driver's license.
Must possess or be able to obtain a New York State Security Guard License.
Ability to assist with lifting patients.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for long periods and walk up and down stairs.
Good vision and hearing.
Ability to work rotating, irregular shifts and outdoors in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience involving security; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Protect patients, visitors, staff, and hospital property through a visible security presence, interior and exterior patrols, access control, escorts, assistance, monitoring for suspicious activity, and prompt response to security calls.
Conduct routine fire, life-safety, and security inspections of designated areas and equipment; identify hazards or deficiencies and correct them when appropriate or promptly report them.
Respond to and investigate security and safety incidents, including disturbances, suspected criminal activity, missing persons or property, vandalism, accidents, property damage, fire alarms, power failures, and other emergencies.
Complete accurate and timely incident documentation and notify appropriate internal or external parties as required.
Support compliance with laws, organizational policies, and security procedures by enforcing parking and access requirements, monitoring safety practices, operating vehicles safely, and maintaining security logs and communications.
Interact professionally and respectfully with patients, visitors, staff, and members of the public.
Assist with minor equipment troubleshooting or repairs within role competency, snow and ice removal, other facility needs, and interdepartmental support.
Maintain required education and training and contribute to a collaborative, responsive, customer-focused work environment.