Senior Security Officer - Night Shift

Trinity Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Security Supervisor, the Senior Security Officer is responsible for performing all assigned security and safety duties. This role provides an armed, uniformed security presence throughout St. Joseph’s Health (SJH) campuses. Senior Security Officers assess threats, respond immediately to, and mitigate offenses against public order, and the life and safety of colleagues, staff, patients, visitors, and others on and within the buildings and grounds of SJH. Offenses or events requiring investigation and thorough reporting will be made and submitted to the Lead Security Officer and other SJH Leadership. This role also involves coordination with law enforcement agencies based on threat assessment and offenses. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid State of New York Armed Security Guard License (includes firearms training and a valid NYS pistol permit) OR active police officer status (New York State) at time of hiring is required.
Active police officers must obtain armed security license and a NYS pistol permit within 6 months upon being hired.
High School Diploma/GED Certificate required.
A valid NYS Drivers License is required.
BLS Certification required upon hire or within 3 weeks of hire.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in any combination of the following: Armed Security Guard, Healthcare/ Hospital security or Law Enforcement (Police or Peace Officer).
Must successfully pass a Psychiatric evaluation prior to hire.
Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the New York State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.
Knowledge and understanding of the use of force continuum and it's application within a private security setting.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.
Successful completion of the DCJS (division of criminal justice) Basic Course for Police Officers preferred.
IAHSS Basic Security Certification must be completed within one year of hire.
FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses must be completed within 90 days of hire - IS - 100c.
(5) Years Law Enforcement Experience (Police or Peace Officer) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains the departments equipment in a safe manner.
Operates the departments equipment including motor vehicles in a safe manner.
Demonstrates proper and safe use of all assigned equipment and maintains proficiency in same, including firearm, pepper gel, etc.
Performs all security/safety rounds/fixed post assignments utilizing departmental prescribed procedures; as well as utilizing training and experience as an Armed Security Guard/Law Enforcement Personnel to de-escalate workplace violence, mitigate threats and properly handle emotionally disturbed persons (EDP).
When not on a fixed post assignment, respond to calls for service timely and in an appropriate manner.
Perform searches of patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the search policy.
Ensures that investigations are thorough and complete and submitted in a timely manner.
Identify hazards, threats to the safety and security of the campus and it's occupants and then initiates the appropriate corrective measures and immediately alerts your supervisor regarding the deficiency.
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability work with diverse groups in fact finding, problem solving and dispute resolution.
Displays knowledge and competency with video management and access control systems and is able to manage and leverage these assets in the private security setting.
Completes thorough and professional written reports of all assigned investigations using the SJH designated reporting systems.
Prepares reports that are legible, coherent, and concise with required follow up actions reported via supplemental reports to the Director.
Fully investigates incidents occurring in the SJH facilities with an imminent threat to the life and safety of colleagues, patients, visitors, or others.
Document incidents and events through use of the Video Surveillance System, access control system and still photographs using the departmental cameras.
Maintain confidentiality of all investigations, situations, conditions, or other matters of concern and not disseminate outside of the Safety and Security Department without approval of the Security Manager or Sr. Director.