Security Officer - Security

Champlain Valley Physicians HospitalPlattsburgh, NY
Onsite

About The Position

Security is responsible for providing services that contribute to the preservation of life, protection of property and overall safety of the Medical Center community. The primary function includes protection of staff, patients and the general public by preventing and deterring crime through aggressive patrol activity, providing education to staff, patients and visitors to reduce the likelihood of becoming victims, and conducting appropriate, thorough and efficient investigations of any/all inappropriate activity. Security provides assistance in all areas of the Medical Center, offering support in all patient care areas by assisting medical personnel in the maintenance and delivery of care to our patients and assistant to family members. All Security staff is required to be available for variable shifts, rotations or short notice call for emergency response.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma required
  • Must have valid New York State Drivers License and be insurable
  • Applicant must not have any local, state, federal criminal record
  • Must be eligible to register as New York State Security officer upon hiring
  • Personal vehicle for on the job transportation required
  • Must read, agree to adhere and sign Security Department Code of Ethics

Nice To Haves

  • New York State Security 8 Hour Pre-assignment Certificate or currently registered NY State Security Guard is preferred
  • Prior experience working with the general public or in related field preferred
  • Prior CPR/BLS certification preferred; current EMT certification a plus
  • Computer skills preferred
  • Possess good verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Preventing and deterring crime through aggressive patrol activity
  • Providing education to staff, patients and visitors to reduce the likelihood of becoming victims
  • Conducting appropriate, thorough and efficient investigations of any/all inappropriate activity
  • Providing assistance in all areas of the Medical Center
  • Offering support in all patient care areas by assisting medical personnel in the maintenance and delivery of care to our patients and assistant to family members
  • Being available for variable shifts, rotations or short notice call for emergency response
  • Attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided
  • Reading, writing well and maintaining neat and accurate shift reports and logs
  • Exercising good judgment in reacting to emergency situations
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