Security Officer (JR229007)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical institutions staffing firm is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff at a New York medical center. The role includes monitoring entrances, responding to emergencies, and securing property. Candidates must have a GED or High School diploma, completion of an NYS-approved security guard training program, and a current NYS security guard license. A valid NYS Class 4 Driver License is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid GED or High School diploma.
• Completion of an NYS-approved security guard training program is mandatory.
• CPR/AED Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Guard designated entrances/exits to ensure only authorized individuals enter.
• Respond to emergency situations per facility procedures.
• Check authorizations for property removal and safeguard facility property.

Skills

Security procedures knowledge

Vigilance

Communication skills

Education

GED or High School diploma

NYS-approved security guard training

CPR/AED certification

Tools

NYS Class 4 Driver License

Job description

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 License is preferred.
• At least 3 years of security or military experience is preferred.