Security Officer

Northwell Health • Lake Success, NY

425d • $61,693 - $63,398

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for protecting and safeguarding the property, personnel, patients, and visitors of the facility. This role involves maintaining order, detecting crime, and preventing future occurrences while enforcing system security policies and operating facility vehicles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NYS Security Guard license or a current NYS Police/Peace Officer as defined by the NYS Criminal Procedure Law section 1.20 required.
• 1 year as a NYS licensed Security Guard preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce hospital policies.
• Enforces access control policy; secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required.
• Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner.
• Operates and maintains facility vehicles in accordance with regulatory compliance and policies.
• Operates and maintains all security and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and facility policies.
• Writes incident report in accordance with policies and procedures to document events.
• Checks contents of packages. Assists security personnel in the performance of their duties, through the use of physical force, when required.
• Reports all fire hazards and safety violations; escorts hospital personnel, as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees