Weekends

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

11d•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 part-time and scheduled for days and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 intruders.
Monitor visitor conduct on hospital premises and question unauthorized persons as needed.
Report safety or fire hazards and security violations.
Respond to hospital personnel and visitors seeking advice or assistance.
Participate in investigations, maintain records, and prepare incident reports and other documents related to security activities.
Secure and 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, 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 of equipment needs.
Use hospital vehicles during emergencies to secure life-saving equipment from outside the institution.
Restrain psychiatric patients as needed.
Escort personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings.