Security Officer-Security Department-Mount Sinai West-Full-Time/Nights/ Weekends
Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Security Officer patrols and secures hospital property, employees, patients, and visitors. The officer consults with and keeps a supervisor informed about activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas. The position is based at Mount Sinai West and is full-time, with night and weekend work.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intrusions.
- Monitor visitor conduct on hospital premises and question unauthorized persons as needed.
- Report safety and fire hazards or 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.
- Keep department supplies and equipment in working order; requisition supplies and equipment or inform a supervisor of needed equipment.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
