Armed Security Officer

1d1 day ago

Northwell Health

Suffolk, US · Full-time · $42,000 – $58,000

About this role

Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce system policies. Enforces access control policy while securing doors, locks and alarms as required.

Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner. Operates and maintains facility vehicles along with all security and facility equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines and facility policies.

Writes incident reports in accordance with policies and procedures to document events. Checks contents of packages and assists in surveillance of high profile patient visitors and associated records.

Assists security personnel through the use of physical force when required. Carries a firearm as directed and reports all fire hazards and safety violations while assisting in investigations of visitors, patients and employees.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Active or former sworn law enforcement personnel from a state or territory within the United States or a licensed New York State Armed Security Guard for at least 3 consecutive years required.
Valid NYS Armed Security Guard license required.
Valid NYS Pistol Permit which authorizes permit holder to carry their firearms in the geographical area of their employment and their residence required.
Current or former NYS Police/Peace Officer as defined by the NYS Criminal Procedure Law section 1.20 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 and secures doors, locks, 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 reports in accordance with policies and procedures to document events.
Carries a firearm as directed and reports all fire hazards and safety violations.
Assists in the investigations of visitors, patients and employees.