Security Officer

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Free parking access

Job summary

Waterbury Health is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to protect staff, patients, and visitors. You will respond to incidents and alarms, greet people, patrol facilities, and enforce parking rules while following supervisor directions.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, CT state security guard certification, and CT driver's license. The role emphasizes calm, clear communication, and the ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• CT State Certified Security Guard required.
• CT Driver License required.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to incidents, complaints, and alarms.
• Greet and assist employees, visitors, and patients; patrol buildings/grounds.
• Direct traffic and enforce parking regulations within hospital premises.
• Intervene in situations where individuals may be a danger to themselves or others.

Skills

Communication

Stress management

Attention to detail

Patrol duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CT Driver License

CT State Certified Security Guard

Job description

Scope Of Position

Waterbury Health is seeking a dedicated and professional Security Officer to join our team. The Security Officer will be responsible for responding to incidents, complaints, and alarms, completing necessary written reports, greeting and assisting employees, visitors, and patients, and patrolling buildings and grounds. Additionally, the Security Officer will direct traffic, enforce parking regulations, and intervene in situations where individuals may pose a danger to themselves or others.

Responsibilities

• Incident Response:
  • Respond promptly to incidents, complaints, and alarms.
  • Complete detailed written reports as necessary.
• Assistance and Patrol:
  • Greet and assist employees, visitors, and patients.
  • Patrol buildings and grounds according to supervisor instructions.
• Traffic and Parking Management:
  • Direct traffic within hospital premises.
  • Enforce parking regulations.
• Safety Intervention:
  • Intervene in situations involving individuals who may be a danger to themselves or others.

Requirements

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification and Licensure:
  • CT State Certified Security Guard.
  • Current CT Driver License.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and handle stressful situations effectively.
• Attention to detail and ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Physical capability to perform patrol duties and handle emergency situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Access to hospital facilities and free parking.

Waterbury Health considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Waterbury Health discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTIES PERFORMED BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED, THE INCLUSION OF WHICH WOULD BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FACTOR DEGREES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.