Security Officer - Full Time Evenings

Montefiore Nyack Hospital • Village of Nyack, NY

1d • $22

About The Position

The Security Officer works with minimal supervision to secure the premises and personnel by patrolling the property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points. The officer helps prevent losses and damages by observing, detecting, and reporting irregularities, and works closely with other departments to coordinate activities and requests.

The position reports to the Security Manager for overall job performance and works with hospital staff and other Security department members. Officers are assigned to fixed posts and hospital patrol, and may cover vacant positions due to absences, vacations, holidays, sick time, or emergencies. They are expected to be courteous and helpful to the public and hospital staff, assist with some tasks not directly related to security, conduct training exercises for specified hospital drills 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 property, monitoring surveillance equipment, and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Observe, detect, and report irregularities to help prevent losses and damages.
• Coordinate departmental activities and requests with other hospital departments.
• Work with the Security Manager, hospital staff, and Security department members.
• Cover fixed posts and hospital patrol, including vacant positions and emergencies requiring immediate coverage.
• Provide courteous, pleasant, and helpful service to the public and hospital staff, including assistance with some non-security tasks.
• 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: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED