Security Officer

United Health Services, Inc.; Town of Walton (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

United Health Services in the Southern Tier of New York is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe healthcare environment. You will greet visitors, assist staff, and support security operations including responding to alarms and de-escalating tense situations. This is a per diem position with hours set by your manager.

Compensation ranges from $21.31 to $30.90 per hour, based on experience. Minimum requirements: High School Diploma (or 3 years of security officer experience); NYS Security

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of Security Officer experience in lieu of education.
• One year experience in a Security related field.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard employees, patients, visitors, providers and property.
• Respond to alarms and emergency requests.
• De-escalate confrontations and resolve safety incidents.
• Provide issue management and support to staff and visitors.
• Greet visitors and deliver customer service.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Issue management

Education

High School Diploma

3 years Security Officer experience

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Security Officer plays a key role in maintaining a safe healthcare environment. Not only is customer service a part of their job description, as they are the first to greet visitors who come into the facilities but so is handling confrontations and providing issue management and support. The variety of security and safety related tasks encompass the safeguarding of employees, patients, visitors, providers and property, and they include responding to alarms, emergency requests, de-escalation tactics, and resolving safety incidents. At times, it will be expected that Security Officers manage agitated or aggressive patients or visitors.

Primary Department, Division, Or Unit

Security Services, UHS Delaware Valley Hospital

Work Shift And Schedule

This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range

$21.31 - $30.90 per hour, depending on experience

Education/Experience

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• OR
• Will accept 3 years of Security Officer experience in lieu of education requirement

Preferred

• One year experience in a Security related field.

License/Certification

Minimum Required

• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record if candidate will be driving a vehicle while working, or if not, must have a valid NYS ID Card
• Must meet requirements of New York State Security Guard Licensing program and successfully pass within 3 months of hire.
• CPR/Basic First Aid Certification. There is a 3-month grace period from date of hire for candidates to complete CPR/Basic First Aid certification

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.