Security Officer

About the position

Security Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff at Albany Medical Center by monitoring hospital grounds and buildings to prevent theft and other criminal activity. Our Security Officers screen patients and visitors, patrol corridors, investigate suspicious activity, respond to emergencies, provide general information to our visitors, and promote good community relations. An Albany Medical Center Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the peace in the hospital and working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement to ensure the safety of the Albany Medical Center community.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hospital grounds and buildings to prevent theft and other criminal activity.
• Screen patients and visitors.
• Patrol corridors.
• Investigate suspicious activity.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Provide general information to visitors.
• Promote good community relations.
• Maintain peace in the hospital.
• Work closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• New York State Security Guard License.
• A valid New York State driver's license.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse clientele, work under pressure, and make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Empathy and good judgment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hospital environment.