Security Guard Full Time 36 hours

Bristol Hospital Incorporated; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Health in Bristol, CT is seeking a Security Officer to join our Security team. The officer will actively maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors, monitor surveillance and control access, and respond to incidents with professionalism.

Requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year in security or law enforcement (healthcare preferred), CT security officer license within 90 days, and First Aid/CPR-AED and CPI certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year security or law enforcement experience (healthcare preferred).
• Valid Connecticut driver’s license and Licenses as a Security Officer within 90 days.
• First Aid, CPR‑AED and CPI certifications required.
• Good communication and organizational skills; ability to stay calm in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Evaluate threats and assist with de-escalation and emergency response.
• Document security events in Bristol Health’s Incident Reporting System.
• Monitor campus cameras, patrol buildings, grounds, and doors for security.
• Manage visitor access and issue visitor badges.
• Traffic control on grounds; security vehicle inspections.
• Locking and unlocking doors; raise/lower flags; lost and found processing.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed Security Officer certification (CT)

First Aid, CPR‑AED and CPI certifications

Job description

At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.Job Summary:Bristol Health is looking for Security Officers to join our Security team! The Security Officer will take a proactive role in addressing situations related to the safety and security of patients, staff and visitors while making appropriate notifications to Security Leadership, Nursing Supervisor, and when appropriate, local law enforcement and Bristol Health Executive Leadership. Adheres to all policies and procedures and ensures safety controls are administered in a calm and professional manner.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.Evaluate and assess potential threats; emergency and event response, including assistance with de-escalation and administering safety protocols in accordance with policy.Document safety and security events in Bristol Healths Incident Reporting System.Monitor campus security cameras, periodically tours buildings, grounds, parking lots, examining doors and other hardware to determine if they are secure or tampered with; Reports issues of vehicle tampering, safety concerns or malfunctions to the correct personnel or local law enforcement.Monitor employee compliance with Bristol Health parking policies and conduct procedures associated with non-compliance.Assist with communications and dispatching.Evaluate and determine approved visitor access and location and process visitor badgesTraffic control on grounds.Security vehicle inspection.Raising and lowering flags.Lost and found property processing.Locking & unlocking doors.Qualifications:Minimum Requirements:Education: Requires a High School Diploma or equivalentExperience: One (1) year experience in security field or law enforcement field required (Healthcare Preferred)State/Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements:Valid Drivers License.Current State of Connecticut Certification as a Licensed Security Officer or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.Successful completion of First Aid, CPR-AED and CPI certifications required and as a condition of continued employment.Cognitive Requirements:Mental flexibility to perform diverse duties. Good communications skills, written and oral and ability to follow written and oral instructions. Able to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations. Good organizational skills along with basic computer skills.Bristol Health Mandated Educational Requirements:General orientation at time of hire. Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually. Similar programs deemed appropriate by management.Physical Requirements:Significant walking. Manual dexterity and the ability to perform a full range of body movements. Vision corrected to comply with State of CT drivers license standards. Capable of hearing and verbally communicating. Must be willing and able to successfully complete a WorkFit evaluation.Work Environment:Normal patient care environment. Exposure to varied outdoor elements. Occasional exposure to patient elements. Stress related to confrontational interactions with patients and visitors.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Must be willing to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.