Security Officer-PD

Catholic Health • Town of Smithtown, NY

2h • $30

About The Position

The Security Officer provides professional security observation and protective services throughout the Medical Center. Position is strenuous requiring extensive walking, working both indoor and outdoor in all types of weather. Light to heavy lifting may be required

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in law enforcement, security, or military preferred
• Must possess clean/valid N.Y.S. driver's license
• Must meet N.Y.S. Security Guard license, training and registration or be currently employed as a Police Officer in accordance with NYS law

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in law enforcement, security, or military preferred

Responsibilities

• Patrols the Hospital and grounds
• Monitors visitors, staff and patients
• Ability to cope with physical and emotional stress
• Utilizes discretion and diplomacy when enforcing the Medical Center's NO smoking policy
• Requires possible restraint of patients, visitors and/or family members
• Escorts personnel to and from buildings as necessary
• Concentrates efforts on preserving peace, protecting persons/ property, and safety issues by utilizing effective observation techniques
• Writes Security incident reports as required and performs other related duties as assigned
• Deals with outside agencies routinely (SCPD, DOH, OSHA) in a professional and appropriate manner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees