Security Officer Full Time Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

2d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Provides security and protection for patients, visitors, and colleagues, as well as buildings and grounds. May be called upon to provide assistance in many different circumstances, settings and weather. Whether you’re interested in a career as a police officer, a firefighter or growing your career in healthcare, Lahey Health provides a solid career path and values individual contributions. If you have a valid driver’s license, are adaptable, pay close attention to detail and remain calm in difficult situations, consider applying for a position as a Security Officer. One year of Security, Military or fast-paced customer service work experience is preferred, and as well as enrollment in a Criminal Justice education program. Our shifts include Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem, days, nights and evenings. This position will have rotating days off and weekends, scheduling will be based on department needs.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Current valid driver’s license required
Observant, paying close attention to detail
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Adaptable to sometimes rapidly changing situations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across diverse cultures and at various social and educational levels
Basic computer and data entry skills
In the absence of a particular skill, a colleague must have the ability to be trained to a level of proficiency

Nice To Haves

One year of Security, Military or fast-paced customer service work experience is preferred
Enrollment in a Criminal Justice education program
1 - 2 years of healthcare security experience preferred
Military, law enforcement, and customer service work experience are also preferred
Bachelor's degree level of education or current student enrolled in a criminal justice program also encouraged

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle
Check for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress/egress and unauthorized persons
Prepare logs and reports
Respond to all codes and alarms
Complete extensive de-escalation, defensive tactics, nasal Naloxone and bleeding control training
Coordinate with local police, fire and emergency personnel
Respond to medical emergency calls including slips and falls in the facility or on the grounds
Provide assistance to patients, visitors, and colleagues with vehicle problems
Perform monthly preventative maintenance and required equipment checks (Elevator phones, Outside emergency phones, Vehicle equipment, Door alarms and panel, Building alarms, Fire alarm panels, All doors and locks and radio equipment)