Safety & Security Officer- Security-Nights

Cheshire Medical Center; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH, seeks a dedicated Safety & Security Officer for nights to safeguard patients, staff and visitors. The role includes patrols, incident response, and communications with security leadership.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and 2–3 years in healthcare security or related fields. Responsibilities span incident reporting, traffic control during snow removal, and coordination with law enforcement as required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 2-3 years of experience in healthcare, security, military, law enforcement, corrections, or Fire/EMS preferred.
• Ability to maintain calm under stress and provide leadership in crisis situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to prepare objective incident reports.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventative security and safety patrols throughout buildings and grounds.
• Provides security for hospital patients, visitors and staff; responds to requests and emergency codes.
• Maintains alertness for unusual conditions; identifies unauthorized persons and notifies supervisor or police as needed.
• Inspects equipment (radios, fire extinguishers, panic alarms, AEDs, emergency phones) for proper operation and reports issues.
• Writes detailed incident reports and daily activity logs; conducts follow-up investigations as needed.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Leadership

Communication

De-escalation

Report writing

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Safety & Security Officer- Security-Nights

Cheshire Medical Center · Security

Keene , NH

Service/Trade

Full-time 40 hours/week , Nights , Tuesday - Saturday 11p - 730 a

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.