Security Guard

CHARTER OAK HEALTH CENTER INC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Charter Oak Health Center in Hartford, CT is seeking a Security Guard to join our team. The role focuses on protecting patients, staff and visitors while maintaining a welcoming, secure environment.

Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring surveillance, reporting irregularities, enforcing center policies, coordinating with facilities, and assisting during evacuations. Flexibility to work rotating shifts and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel through patrols and surveillance monitoring.
• Prevents losses by reporting irregularities and enforcing policies.
• Communicates with patients, staff, visitors and authorities as needed.
• Maintains safety by locking properties and assisting with emergencies.

Skills

Public safety procedures

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Reading and following instructions

Professional conduct with patients and

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Connecticut driver’s license

Active guard card

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hartford, CT 06106

Salary Range: $18.50 - $23.00 Hourly

Position Summary:

Charter Oak Health Center is seeking a Security Guard to join our team. The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors at the health center. The Security Guard plays a critical role in fostering a welcoming and secure environment This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community while advancing your career in healthcare and security.

Essential Position Duties:

• Secures premises and personnel through patrolling property by monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points permitting entry.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
• Informing violators of the health center's policies and procedures around safety and security
• Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Enabling security system and lights in health center, ensuring safe staff entry and exit. Secure and lock properties at the close of business.
• Implement the instruction for emergency evacuations as instructed by the Director of Facilities.
• Work according to the schedule decided at the weekly department staff meeting.
• Attend the department and all staff meetings. Comply with company’s mission, Infection Control, OSHA, and DPH rules and regulation.
• Must maintain appropriate attendance.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant public safety codes and security procedure.
• Attention to environment and premises as well as attention to small details.
• Sufficient verbal and written communications skills to perform the tasks required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to deal professionally with patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Ability to respect patients including those who have impaired cognition.

Schedule Availability ( Rotating Schedule) :

• Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
• Mon, Tues, Thurs 10:45am-9:15pm & Fri. 1:30pm-12:00am
• Tues-Fri 12:45pm-9:15pm & Saturday 7:30am-5:00pm

QualificationsProfessional Experience/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED
• One to two years experience as security personnel.
• Flexibility to workdays, weekends and evenings as required.
• Flexibility to work at multiple sites.
• Bi-Lingual preferred (Spanish) but not required.

Certification/Licensure:

• Connecticut driver’s license required.
• Active guard card issued by the State of Connecticut