Security Officer - Full Time Nights

Monadnock Community Hospital; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors. You will monitor security protocols, respond to incidents, and coordinate with hospital departments to maintain a safe environment.

The role is full-time with night shifts. Candidates should hold IAHS certification within a year and CPR certification within 90 days, plus a valid driver's license. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must receive Basic Training Certification from The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety within one year of employment.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire; must maintain recertification every 2 years.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Guards hospital property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Patrols lobbies, corridors, and public rooms; confers with management, interviews guests and employees, and investigates disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalisms, and accidents.
• Patrols public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment.
• Inspects doors, windows, and gates to ensure security.
• Obtains assistance for accident victims and writes accident reports.
• Assists management and enforcement officers in emergency situations.
• Warns violators and apprehends or expels suspicious individuals.
• Inspects equipment for tampering and monitors for irregularities.
• Calls police or fire department in case of emergencies; coordinates with authorities.
• Records data such as property damage and unusual occurrences for supervisory staff.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Patrol and incident response

Staff and visitor communication

Education

IAHSS Basic Training Certification

CPR certification

Job description

At Monadnock Community Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch healthcare services to our community. We understand that a safe and secure environment is essential for delivering quality care and ensuring the well-being of our patients, visitors, and staff. As a Security Officer at MCH, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment within the hospital premises. You will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing security protocols, responding to incidents, and collaborating with various departments to ensure the overall safety and well-being of everyone on site.

Responsibilities

• Guards hospital property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry
• Patrols lobbies, corridors, and public rooms, confers with management, interviews guests and employees, and interrogates persons to detect infringements and investigate disturbances, complaints, thefts, vandalisms, and accidents.
• Patrols public areas to detect fires, unsafe conditions, and missing or inoperative safety equipment.
• Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.
• Obtains assistance for accident victims and writes accident reports.
• Assists management and enforcement officers in emergency situations
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and apprehends or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts. Warns or cautions careless persons.
• Inspects equipment and machinery to ascertain if tampering has occurred.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Permits authorized persons to enter property.
• Records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment, for use of supervisory staff.
• Performs engineering duties and sets thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms. Tends furnace or boiler as needed.
• Liaise with local law enforcement as needed and report incidents to the appropriate authorities.
• Regulates vehicle and pedestrian traffic at campus entrance to maintain orderly flow.
• Completes comprehensive mechanical checklist during off-shift hours.
• Clears main walks and entrances of ice and snow for a continued period of time up to 40 minutes. Calls contractor for plowing and sanding as needed. Calls in on-call Engineering staff as needed.
• Uphold the values of MCH: Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must receive Basic Training Certification from The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety within one year of employment.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. Must maintain recertification every 2 years.
• Valid Driver’s License

Working Hours

This is a full time night position.

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience.

About Our Benefits

Amazing people deserve amazing benefits.

We strive to employ and retain the most highly qualified individuals by providing equitable wages and benefits, promoting from within, and supporting the continuing education efforts of our staff.

You will be valued and rewarded for the work you do here with excellent pay and outstanding benefits. At MCH, you'll find great opportunities for career advancement as well as personal and professional growth.

Full-time Employees Enjoy

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Lifestyle spending account
• Free membership to local gym
• Generous paid time off plans
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Positive work environment with a supportive team and opportunities for growth
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

About Monadnock Community Hospital

MCH is a critical access hospital in beautiful, historic Peterborough, New Hampshire.

For 100 years, we have provided outstanding care to our communities, earning a reputation for excellence that has made us one of New Hampshire’s most successful and beloved small hospitals.

Reach new heights at Monadnock Community Hospital.

Join a culture of Compassion, Collaboration, Honesty, and Respect!

Our employees are the heart and soul of Monadnock Community Hospital.

In every department and at every level, MCH employees go above and beyond to deliver an exceptional patient experience in an atmosphere that is healthy, friendly, respectful, and personally fulfilling.

About The Monadnock Region

A great place to live, work, and play.

One of the best things about working at Monadnock Community Hospital is that you get to live in a community that offers an amazing quality of life.

The state of New Hampshire consistently ranks in the Top Ten of all American states for its overall quality of life. Towns are small and friendly here, crime is low, schools are good, and the air and water are clean.

Balance meaningful work with a great life.

Here in the Monadnock Region, you can enjoy a standard of living that is hard to match anywhere. Let's start with our mountain for which we are named.

Around the 3,165 foot Mount Monadnock with 100-mile views are forests, woods, lakes, and protected rivers providing abundant opportunities for hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, cross-country skiing - you name it!

And if you're into the arts, the region also offers a lively arts scene, with galleries, theatres, and concert venues.

• New England community spirit
• Family-friendly
• Arts and culture
• All-season outdoor recreation
• Just 1.5 hours to Boston

Are you ready for a great job in a great place?

Are you ready for a career the supports your aspirations?

Are you ready to work in the best place you've ever lived?

Our small hospital is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.