Security Officer - Part Time Evenings

Montefiore Nyack Hospital • Village of Nyack, NY

7d • $22

About The Position

The Security Officer works with minimal supervision to secure hospital premises and personnel. The role includes patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points, and preventing losses or damage by observing, detecting, and reporting irregularities. The officer communicates and works closely with other departments to coordinate departmental activities and requests.

The Security Officer reports to the Security Manager for overall job performance and works with hospital members, staff, and the Security department. Duties include working fixed posts and hospital patrol, covering vacant positions and providing immediate coverage during emergencies, and offering courteous and helpful service to the public and hospital staff. The officer may also handle tasks that are not necessarily security-related, conduct training exercises for fire drills and specified hospital codes and alarms, and ensure compliance with hospital and Security department policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school education required.
• One to three years of experience as a security guard in a hospital setting.
• New York Department of State Security Guard credential required.
• Demonstrated strong leadership qualities.
• Ability to relate well to different types of people and act in a positive and supportive manner.
• Ability to react flexibly under unusual circumstances that may alter normal routines.
• Good judgment and common sense.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in law enforcement, as a firefighter, or as a Security Officer in a health care facility.
• CPR and First Aid.
• New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Secure hospital premises and personnel by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Observe, detect, and report irregularities to help prevent losses and damage.
• Coordinate departmental activities and requests by communicating and working closely with other departments.
• Report to the Security Manager for overall job performance and work with hospital members, staff, and the Security department.
• Work assigned fixed posts and hospital patrol, and cover vacant positions or provide immediate coverage when needed, including for emergencies.
• Provide courteous, pleasant, and helpful service to the general public and hospital staff, and handle some tasks that may not be security-related.
• Conduct training exercises for fire drills, Code Silver drills, Code Pink, and Code Gray alarms.
• Ensure compliance with hospital and Security department policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED