Security Officer

Security Officer

Responsible for protecting Hospital and Nursing Home property, patients, residents, and employees. Enforces Hospital and Nursing Home policies, rules, and regulations. Patrols all Hospital and Nursing Home buildings, grounds, and parking lots if so assigned. Enforces policies and regulations regarding visiting hours.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting packages leaving Hospital and collecting package passes. Does not permit Hospital or Nursing Home property to leave the premises without proper authorization.
• Carrying a portable radio, responding to all requests for assistance, and responding to certain Codes 99, i.e., cardiac arrest Dr Strong etc. Takes part in actual disasters and disaster drills.
• Escorting employees to and from Hospital and Nursing Home building, residences, and parking lots upon request.
• Reporting complaints of patients, visitors, and employees concerning unauthorized activity (ie. property damage, physical violence, theft, etc.) to Supervisor. Describes such incidences in writing on a Security Incident Report and submits to Manager for input into tracking and reporting system (RL6).
• Observing the time clock area and employees' entrances, if so assigned.
• When posted at an entrance, inquiring the destination of persons entering Hospital, and directing them.
• Observing and reporting any safety hazard or any violation of fire safety rules.
• Assisting in escorting non-ambulatory patients to and from entrance, waiting room, admitting office, or emergency room.
• Operating the elevator when assigned.
• May operate Hospital-owned or leased vehicles for transporting employees, making deliveries and pickups. Also uses vehicles to make bank deposits.
• Locking and unlocking office doors when requested by Security Supervisor.
• Activating and deactivating alarms in various Hospital and Nursing Home buildings.
• Becoming an active member of the Hospital Fire Brigade. Responding to alarms of fire and fire prevention.
• Safeguarding, transporting, and assisting with restraining and administering medication to psychiatric patients under clinical request and supervision.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the supervisor. In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the welfare of patients, residents, staff, or the efficient operations of the hospital and Nursing Home.

Qualifications include:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a security guard.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current NY State Security Guard (Unarmed) License required.
• Must maintain active NYS Security Guard (Unarmed) License throughout employment
• Valid New York State Driver's License preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.