Security Guard

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center-WHN; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to protect persons and property, patrol hospital grounds and enforce all policies. The role includes securing buildings, responding to security needs, and documenting incidents.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of security experience. Certifications such as CPI, CPR/AED, and state Security Guard License are preferred. This is an on-site position at the Main Campus in New York, USA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years job-related security experience.
• Licenses and certifications: NYS Security Guard License, NYS Driver License, CPR/First Aid/ AED.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fires, theft and vandalism.
• Escort staff, patients, visitors to their vehicles or public transport.
• Respond to emergencies and control disorderly conduct or combative individuals.
• Write incident reports and document investigatory steps and results.
• Inspect doors, locks and windows to determine security levels.

Skills

Security experience

Patrol operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NYS Security Guard License

NYS Drivers License

CPR Certification

Heart Saver First Aid

Job description

Job Category: Facilities and Service Support

Requisition Number: SECUR003183

• Posted : September 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Wyckoff Heights Medical Center | Main Campus
New York, USA

Description

Performs general security work in the protection of persons, property, and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules and regulations of WHMC. Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism. Secures, unlocks and protects hospital buildings and grounds. Responds to security needs of H ospital personnel.

• Patient Restraint. Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent fires, theft and vandalism.
• Inspect doors, locks and windows to determine level of security.
• Escort staff, patients, visitors to their parked cars or public transportation when request.
• Conduct thorough investigation of incidents reported by hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
• Wr ites incident reports and documents investigatory steps and results.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients, visitors or staff.
• Patrol parking areas to detect any irregularities.
• Document the opening of any door or area in or around the hospital.
• Inspects outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft to provide hospital property.
• Report all safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Performs all other duties as required.
• This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years job-related experience.
• Desired (not required) criteria include: 3 years experience law enforcement/security. Licens e, NYS Drivers License, NYS Security Guard License, Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED.
• Additional requirements Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent AND/OR minimum of 3 years job-related experience.

Salary: $28.7403 per hour

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPI Certification

Security Guard

CPR Certification

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