Security Guard - Night Shift

Nbhospitals; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbhospitals in Boynton Beach, FL is seeking a Security Guard for the night shift. The role involves responding to communication requests, overseeing the front desk, and maintaining hospital safety. Key responsibilities include patrolling grounds, monitoring CCTV systems, and participating in emergency responses. Candidates should have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The job requires a background check clearance from the Florida Clearinghouse and offers a salary range of $19.00 to $20.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• This position requires background-check clearance from Florida Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests using communication methods.
• Monitors CCTV security system and maintains logs of inspections.
• Patrols hospital grounds to detect unauthorized persons.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle deadlines and multiple priorities

Ability to follow direction from a supervisor

Ability to interact effectively with co-workers

Ability to apply principles of critical thinking

Ability to remain alert

Job description

Security Guard - Night Shift

Full Time Boynton Beach, FL, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1052

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Annually

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to requests by radio, telephone, or other methods of communication.
• Oversees the front desk, answering phones, opening doors and greeting visitors.
• Wands persons entering the hospital to ensure contraband is not entering the facility as needed.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance.
• Responds to codes called within the hospital in real time to ensure the safety of staff and patients alike by diffusing situations using verbal de‑escalation and CPI as needed.
• Conducts periodic inspection tours based on pre‑determined priorities and conditions.
• Monitors CCTV security system, and must become proficient in the use of the same, and develop the ability to troubleshoot if required.
• Maintains logs of inspections as required.
• Patrols hospital grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles.
• Completes incident reports as required.
• Responsible for securing, logging and safeguarding patients' property.
• Participates in fire drills and other life‑safety awareness programs and documents as required.
• Participates in and supports a process to improve performance of services.
• Required to attend and be proficient at Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, applied initially and annually thereafter.
• Appear in court as needed to provide testimony.
• Provide escorts to law‑enforcement agencies, incoming admissions, discharging patients and visitors as required.
• Register and log visitors to the hospital as necessary.
• Required to do lock‑ups and unlocks of doors daily throughout the hospital.
• Duties not otherwise stipulated as assigned by the Manager of Security.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Ability to follow direction from a supervisor.
• Ability to interact effectively with co‑workers.
• Ability to independently interact with all levels of the organization including the divisional office.
• Ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Ability to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
• Ability to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
• Ability to develop correspondence, reports, and operational directives.
• Ability to always remain alert; pay close attention to details.
• Ability to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
• This position requires an eligible background‑check clearance from Florida Clearinghouse. Clearinghouse information can be found at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS

Works in a clean, well‑lit environment with fluctuating temperatures. Requires substantial periods of work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds; requires walking and standing; requires sitting; requires the ability to negotiate stairs; requires the ability to lift patients in and out of bed, wheelchair, and/or stretcher; requires the ability to reach or bend frequently; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment. Potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances and hazardous materials requiring observance of standard precautions and safe handling practices.