Security Investigator

100 Albany Med Health System; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical Center is seeking a Security Investigator to assist with investigations of significant incidents, manage the camera system, review security reports, and support training within Security Services.

The role requires strong report writing, excellent communication, and adherence to Albany Medical Center policies and DNv standards; NYS Driver's License and Security Guard Registration are required. Experience in hospital environments is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice preferred; 7–9 years in detective/investigator role.
• Hospital experience preferred; strong report writing and CCTV knowledge.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and NYS Security Guard Registration required.
• Equivalent education/experience may be substituted.
• Excellent computer skills with Windows-based software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management/investigation of significant incidents.
• Assess incident reports and determine actions.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports and recommendations.
• Prepare briefing material for security leadership; operate video surveillance system (Cathexis).
• Handle processing/follow-up of lost or found property; ensure policy compliance.
• Communicate significant incidents to Security Services administrators.
• Perform duties as directed by Security Services administrators.

Skills

Investigations

Security operations

Crime logs

Video surveillance

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

High School Diploma

NYS Driver's License

NYS Security Guard Registration

Professional Certified Investigator

Tools

Cathexis CCTV

Access control software

Windows software

Job description

Department/Unit: Security Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $70,068.00 - $108,605.00 The Security Investigator directly assists with all investigations including incidents of workplace violence, and provides assistance with training and other administrative functions within the department as they work with the Security Administrative/Training Lieutenant. The Security Investigator reviews all security reports and manages the camera system. The Security Investigator is responsible for keeping accurate crime logs for Clery reporting and handles Subpoenas for the department as well as ensuring that management is made aware of significant issues in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with management and/or investigation of significant incidents, including suspicious and/or unlawful activity, employee misconduct, breaches of AMC policies and procedures, facility matters and various other issues requiring closer examination.
• Assesses incident, violence and other reports and determines action(s) to be taken.
• Prepares detailed reports documenting findings and related recommendations.
• Prepares briefing material for security leadership Operates the video surveillance system (Cathexis), including analysis and preparation of video used for investigative purposes and as evidence.
• Handles the processing and follow up associated with lost or found property reports.
• Ensures compliance with AMC policies and practices, as well as "DNV" standards.
• Makes presentations (i.e., security services in-service training).
• Communicates all significant incidents to Security Services administrators.
• Performs other duties as directed by Security Services administrators.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field - preferred 7-9 years as a detective/investigator with a public law enforcement agency - preferred 1-3 years in a hospital environment - preferred Excellent computer skills and knowledge of windows-based software required. Experience with CCTV and access control software required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Must possess good judgement, emotional control, objectivity and sounds decision-making skills Ability to work independently Ability to work effectively under pressure in emergency situations and when dealing with uncertainty. Must possess effective report writing skills. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position without or with reasonable accommodation. Ability to coordinate efforts and communicate effectively with all hospital and college constituencies and to provide leadership that assures an efficient security function. Valid NYS Drivers License - required NYS Security Guard Registration - required Professional Certified Investigator - preferred Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

• Standing
• Constantly Walking
• Constantly Sitting
• Rarely Lifting
• Frequently Carrying
• Frequently Pushing
• Occasionally Pulling
• Occasionally Climbing
• Occasionally Balancing
• Occasionally Stooping
• Frequently Kneeling
• Frequently Crouching
• Frequently Crawling
• Occasionally Reaching
• Frequently Handling
• Frequently Grasping
• Frequently Feeling
• Constantly Talking
• Constantly Hearing
• Constantly Repetitive Motions
• Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Constantly Working Conditions Extreme cold
• Rarely Extreme heat
• Rarely Humidity
• Rarely Wet
• Rarely Noise
• Constantly Hazards
• Frequently Temperature Change
• Rarely Atmospheric Conditions
• Rarely Vibration
• Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital.

The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.