Security Officer-Security Department-Mount Sinai West-Full Time/Evenings/Weekends

Mount Sinai Health Systems • New York, NY

3d • $27 - $29 • 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 role is based at Mount Sinai West and is listed as full-time, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a security officer in an institutional setting or in law enforcement.
• New York State Security Guard certification.
• Current New York State motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
• Monitor visitor conduct on hospital premises and question unauthorized persons as needed.
• Report safety and fire hazards and security violations.
• Respond to requests for advice or assistance from hospital personnel and visitors.
• Participate in investigations, maintain records, and prepare incident reports and other security-related documents.
• Secure or unlock offices and facilities as required.
• Secure patient valuables and lost-and-found articles, and maintain logs of items received.
• Follow established hospital and department policies and procedures, including objectives and quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements.
• Maintain department supplies and equipment in working order; requisition supplies and equipment or inform a supervisor when equipment is needed.
• Use hospital vehicles in emergencies to obtain life-saving equipment from outside the institution.
• Restrain psychiatric patients as needed.
• Escort personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings.

What This Job Offers

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