Security Officer: Patrol, Access Control & Safety

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Security Guard to protect life and property across hospital facilities. Responsibilities include patrolling buildings, enforcing access control, securing doors and alarms, directing traffic, and operating security equipment in compliance with policies.

The role involves writing incident reports, inspecting packages, and assisting security staff while adhering to ADA essential functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NYS Security Guard license or a current NYS Police/Peace Officer status required.
• 1 year as a NYS licensed Security Guard preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce hospital policies.
• Enforces access control policy; secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required.
• Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner.
• Operates and maintains facility vehicles in accordance with regulatory compliance and policies.
• Operates and maintains all security and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and facility policies.
• Writes incident report in accordance with policies and procedures to document events.
• Checks contents of packages. Assists security personnel in the performance of their duties, through the use of physical force, when required.
• Reports all fire hazards and safety violations; escorts hospital personnel, as required.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

Patrolling

Access control

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NYS Security Guard license

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Security Guard to protect life and property across hospital facilities. Responsibilities include patrolling buildings, enforcing access control, securing doors and alarms, directing traffic, and operating security equipment in compliance with policies.

The role involves writing incident reports, inspecting packages, and assisting security staff while adhering to ADA essential functions.