Facility Security & Safety Coordinator

The-Plaza-Rehab-and-Nursing-Cente; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard residents, staff, and visitors. The role involves badge control, incident response, log maintenance, and CCTV monitoring in a healthcare setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and knowledge of security equipment. Prior law enforcement experience is favored; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current valid Driver’s License.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Military, criminal justice or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Knowledge of security equipment such as cameras, monitors, radios, and computers.
• Ability to read instructions and apply those instructions to the tasks to be performed.
• Ability to hear alarms, patient calls, and instructions from supervisors and staff.
• Achieve and maintain certification in CPR procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established procedures and practices regarding the facility’s identification badge system for visitors and employees
• Responds to emergencies as needed (i.e., fire, disasters)
• Performs regular package/briefcase checks on all employees
• Performs access control duties for facility, understands and operates wander guard system.
• Notifies Departments of any emergent situations and provides direction
• Prepares and maintains various logs and reports
• Recognizes, monitors, and reports conditions which may be safe, unsafe, or insecure
• Monitors the closed-circuit television system and responds to security alarm conditions
• Must always be in proper uniform and present a professional image
• Reports unsafe/hazardous conditions observed to the Supervisor
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and an ability to work with the age of the population to whom services are provided
• Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Security equipment knowledge

Emergency response

CPR certification

Law enforcement exp

Driver's license

Instructions reading

Alarm awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard residents, staff, and visitors. The role involves badge control, incident response, log maintenance, and CCTV monitoring in a healthcare setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and knowledge of security equipment. Prior law enforcement experience is favored; strong communication is essential.