Security Officer

1w1 week ago

Guthrie

Cortland, US · Full-time · $36,000 – $58,000

About this role

Ensures Guthrie campuses are safe and secure for patients, employees, and visitors by routinely patrolling all buildings and grounds. Responds as required to requests for assistance from patients, employees, or visitors. Reports to the Regional Coordinator for Security or designee; applicants must submit to fingerprinting for background check.

Tours hospital campus and grounds frequently to secure open departments, lock closed areas, and check perimeter entrances during designated hours. Prevents unauthorized entry during non-visiting hours and maintains high visibility in the emergency department. Observes for unsafe conditions and reports to supervisor.

Assists nursing personnel by transporting patients within buildings or to vehicles, responds promptly to calls for help. Restrains patients, visitors, or employees when necessary to protect personnel, property, or aid treatment. Acts courteously toward all patients, visitors, and staff.

Completes detailed incident reports and submits to supervisor; completes minimum eight hours continuing education yearly on security issues. Maintains relationships with local police and fire officials. Demonstrates good judgment, attends update sessions and departmental meetings.

Requirements

NYS registration as security guard required for New York sites
Valid Driver's License required
Classroom training in a field relevant to security functions with behavioral sciences strongly preferred
High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred
One or more years experience in institutional security, preferably in a health care facility
Working knowledge of departmental functions within a hospital or health care facility
Working knowledge of state and federal security regulations affecting hospitals
Experienced in effectively interacting with people

Responsibilities

Routinely patrol all buildings and grounds ensuring security and safety
Secure open departments, lock closed areas, and check perimeter entrances and exits
Assist in transporting patients within the building or to and from vehicles
Respond promptly and courteously to calls for assistance by hospital personnel
Restrain patients, visitors, or employees when necessary to protect personnel or property
Complete detailed reports of incidents occurring during work shift
Complete a minimum of eight hours continuing education per year on security issues
Maintain high degree of visibility in the hospital emergency department