Security Officer (JR228976)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in New York City is seeking a diligent security guard to protect entrances, respond to emergencies, and safeguard patients, staff and visitors across the facility.

The role requires a NYS security guard license, NYS-approved training, CPR/AED certification, and a high school diploma. A minimum of three years of security or military experience is preferred, and a valid NYS driver's license is a plus.

Qualifications

• CPR/AED certification required.
• NYS-approved security guard training required.
• GED or High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Guards and secures designated entrances/exits to ensure access is limited to patients, staff and authorized visitors.
• Responds to emergencies and unusual situations per Montefiore procedures and policies.
• Checks authorizations to remove medical center property and safeguards property, patients, and staff.
• Maintains vigilance in the facility to ensure safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Receives complaints and communicates responses to supervisor.
• Performs ancillary support functions as assigned by a security supervisor.

Skills

CPR/AED

Education

GED or High School diploma

NYS-approved security guard training

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

Overview

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. Provides security and related assignments to ensure the safety of the Medical Center's patients, visitors and associates, prevents destructive acts to the Medical Center's property, performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Guards and secures designated entrances/exits to ensure those only patients, associates, and authorized visitors enter the facility.
• Responds to emergency/unusual situations in the facility, including fires, disturbances, disruptive patients or visitors, and other occurrences when assistance is requested or needed by the staff according to Montefiore procedures & policies.
• Checks authorizations to remove medical center property from the facility. Safeguards facility, patient, and associate property according to Montefiore procedures & policies.
• Exercise constant vigilance in reference to patients, staff, and visitors within the facility.
• Receives complaints and suggestions from staff and communicates these responses to supervisor.
• Performs ancillary support functions including but not limited to morgue operation, vehicular traffic control, off-hours receipt of packages, information desk duties, and transporting people or packages between Montefiore facilities. Performs all related duties as assigned by a security supervisor.

Requirements

• GED or High School diploma.
• Completion of an NYS-approved security guard training program and a current NYS security guard license required.
• CPR/AED Card is required.
• Valid NYS Class 4 Driver's License is preferred.
• At least 3 years of security or military experience is preferred.