Security Officer

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time 40 Hours rotation

Mission and Core Values

Career growth

Award-winning Patient Access Dept

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Security Officer to protect persons and property on campus. The role includes patrolling, incident reporting, and assisting in crisis situations under medical staff direction.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), state Guard cards as applicable, and the ability to operate in a dynamic hospital environment with rotating shifts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Guard cards/license as per state requirements.
• Experience in private security or law enforcement preferred.
• Strong customer service and crisis response skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff on hospital campus.
• Assist staff with confrontations and crisis situations as directed.
• Patrol facilities and report any incidents or damages promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Guard card license (state-specific)

Tools

Windows PC

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Come join the Security team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Purpose:

The Security Officer performs general security work in the protection of person, property, and the enforcement of all applicable policies, rules, and regulations of the department, Hospital, and any applicable federal, state, or local laws to prevent losses due to accident and incidents.

What you will do:

• Provides for the safety and security of all persons and property for patients, visitors, and colleagues on hospital campus.
• Assists staff and others with argumentative, belligerent and combative individuals, especially where there is imminent danger to staff, physicians, patients and/or visitors. If circumstances dictate, potentially participates as a member of a Restraint Team as directed by a member of the medical or nursing staff.
• Patrols assigned areas of the facilities and grounds on foot or car according to established schedule and investigate unusual occurrences. Reports incidents or apparent damage, or loss of patient, visitor, or hospital property through fire, theft, vandalism, or other unusual occurrences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• All state specific licensing requirements including permanent Guard cards.
• Six (6) months or more of private security, law enforcement or relevant military experience preferred
• Knowledge of PC based applications in a Windows environment.
• Excellent customer services skills. Ability to think and act quickly in crisis situations.
• Valid driver’s license, preferred. Must be 21 years of age to operate Hospital vehicles.

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 11-24 lbs., carry 11-24 lbs., push/pull 35-40 lbs. Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time. Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending, and reaching overhead. Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally.
• May be required to rotate and work long irregular shifts.
• Work requires physically assisting in the restraining of psychiatric patients during crisis intervention. Cognizant of the fact that the possibility of physical confrontation increases the likelihood of injury.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Full-Time, 40 Hours- Rotating Shift
• Our Mission and Core Values
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.