Hospital Security Officer | Patrol & Access Control

Northwell Health; Hillside Manor (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Security Guard to protect life and property across hospital facilities in New York. The role involves patrolling buildings, enforcing access control, and maintaining security systems to deter incidents and ensure safety.

Responsibilities include reporting incidents, controlling traffic, and assisting with safety tasks in compliance with hospital policies. A NYS Security Guard license is required with CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NYS Security Guard license required.
• 1 year as NYS licensed Security Guard preferred.
• CDL license 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; secures doors, locks, etc. 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 report in accordance with policies and procedures to document events.
• Checks contents of packages. Assists security personnel in the performance of their duties, through the use of physical force, when required.
• Reports all fire hazards and safety violations; escorts hospital personnel, as required.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NYS Security Guard license

CDL license (preferred)

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Security Guard to protect life and property across hospital facilities in New York. The role involves patrolling buildings, enforcing access control, and maintaining security systems to deter incidents and ensure safety.

Responsibilities include reporting incidents, controlling traffic, and assisting with safety tasks in compliance with hospital policies. A NYS Security Guard license is required with CDL preferred.