Licensed Security Officer

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to perform duties directed by the Security Sergeant and report security issues efficiently. This role requires adherence to policies and effective communication of unusual activities.

Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of security experience, a High School GED, and be able to acquire a NYS Driver Class D License and BLS certification within the stipulated time.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience; minimum of 2 years in security preferred.
• New York State DMV CLASS D LICENSE required upon hire.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Security Officer duties as directed by leadership.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Report security issues promptly to appropriate leadership.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation training

Observation and reporting

Education

High School GED

Job description

Overview

City/State: White Plains, New York

Department: WPH Security_1

Work Shift: Evening

Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS

Scheduled Hours: 3:45 PM-12 AM

Hours Per Pay Period: 75

Pay Rate/Range: $23.0718-$34.6022

Job Summary

Performs all Security Officer duties as directed by the on-duty Security Sergeant/Officer in Charge, completes assigned tasks accurately and on time, reports security issues promptly to appropriate leadership on duty, and properly uses authorized security equipment and vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
• Demonstrates/articulates an understanding of the responsibilities of the position, utilizing security policies and procedure via PolicyTech.
• Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current Department and Hospital Policies and Procedures.
• Carries out all duties and assignments of a Security Officer including the proper and timely completion of all post and other task assignments.
• Identifies and communicates security issues timely to Security Sergeant/Officer in Charge, Assistant Director of Security or Security Director on duty.
• Attends staff meetings or equivalent to update knowledge related to current Department/Hospital issues.
• Attends in-services, NetLearning as required/requested to update knowledge.
• Completes annual Department/Hospital competency requirements.
• Ability to observe and report unusual activity promptly.
• Ability to investigate, report and document incidents.
• Ability to communicate tour events and unusual activities to colleagues and management.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School GED
• 1-3 years; Minimum of 2 years of security experience preferred
• Preferred Security Guard - New York Department of State
• Upon Hire Required NYS DRIVER CLASS D LICENSE - New York State DMV
• Upon Hire Required BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association within 90 Days
• Required De-escalation training and restraint training to be completed within the probationary period

Equal Employment Opportunity

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.