Safety & Security Officer - Evenings

Cheshire Medical Center; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH is seeking a full-time Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include patrols, responding to emergency codes, reporting incidents, and coordinating with Security Supervisors. Requires Associate’s degree or equivalent, and 2–3 years in healthcare/security preferred. Evening shift Tue-Sat 3pm–11:30pm; snow removal and traffic control may be included.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2–3 years of healthcare/security experience preferred.
• Ability to de-escalate and provide leadership in crisis situations.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative security patrols of hospital buildings and grounds.
• Respond to requests and emergency codes; provide leadership in crisis situations.
• Maintain calm under pressure; de-escalate disruptive behavior when needed.
• Inspect safety equipment (radios, alarms, AED, phones) and report faults.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and daily activity logs.
• Direct and regulate vehicular traffic as needed and assist in snow removal operations.

Skills

Leadership

De-escalation

Report writing

Communication

Observation

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Full-time 40 hours/week , Evenings , Tuesday - Saturday 3pm - 11:30pm

Conducts preventative security and safety patrols throughout buildings and grounds. Provides security for the hospital and clinic patients, visitors, and staff and safeguards the property by immediately responding to all requests and emergency codes. Provides leadership and direction to staff in crisis situations to control disruptive behavior. Maintains alertness for unusual and abnormal conditions or suspicious activities. Observes unauthorized persons and notifies supervisor or police appropriately. Inspects equipment such as radios, fire extinguishers, panic alarms, AED units, emergency phones, etc. for faulty or malfunctioning operations and reports to the appropriate department. Reports potential fire or safety hazards. Performs and participates in related Safety / Emergency Management / Security drills and tests. Reports questionable conditions, incidents and discrepancies to management or other appropriate staff. Writes detailed, accurate and objective Incident Reports and Daily Activity Logs.

Conducts follow-up investigations as needed. Directs and regulates vehicular traffic as necessary. Assists in maintaining traffic control during snow removal operations. Keeps emergency vehicle lanes clear at all times. Observes and maintains radio communication with the Switchboard at all times. Assists with transporting deceased persons to the Morgue and releasing to the appropriate organization. Interacts with law enforcement officers and assists as needed. Consult with and keep the Security Supervisor and Director of Safety and informed of activities, needs and problems in assigned areas.

Security Officers may be required to perform other tasks or duties as requested by the Security Supervisor and Director of Safety and Security.

Other functions:

Works in collaboration with the Engineering Department on snow plowing / sanding, landscaping and miscellaneous contractor’s notifications and communications.

Willshovelsnow as needed from walkways and / or spreads ice-melting salt mixture as directed or indicated by weather conditions.

Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience: 2-3 years of experience in healthcare, security, military, law enforcement, corrections, or Fire/EMS preferred

Specific Skills and/or Knowledge Needed For Performance of Job:

Ability to maintain a calm composure under stressful conditions. Ability to provide leadership and direction under stressful situations. Ability to use effective and appropriate people skills (e.g., eye contact, tone of voice, facial expression) in person, on the phone (identifies self), and in every contact as a representative of CMC / DH-K. Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and routine correspondence. Ability to gather facts and evidence. Ability to de-escalate and physically interact as necessary to successfully manage disruptive or harmful behavior. Theability to lift patients, walk at a rapid pace, walk and stand for extended periods of time and withstand adverse weather conditions.