Security Officer (PER DIEM)

Masonicare; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare in Wallingford, CT is seeking a per diem Security Officer to protect patients, staff and visitors across the Masonicare Health Center and Ashlar Village campuses. The role requires an active guard card and a High School diploma or GED, with 6–12 months in security preferred.

Per diem shifts include some weekend availability. Responsibilities include patrols, access control, incident reporting, and coordinating with security and nursing staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School or GED, guard card/security officer required certification course
• Experience: 6-12 months experience in security operations preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active and valid guard card.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventative patrols of buildings and premises to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism and intruders.
• Monitors conduct of visitors; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed; escorts employees and visitors to parking areas and buildings.
• Writes comprehensive accurate reports detailing activities during shift; responds to incidents/accidents completely documenting same using prescribed forms.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from employees, visitors, vendors and students.
• Provides relief for communications coordinator and participates in mandatory in-service education programs.

Education

High School or GED

Job description

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Security Officer (PER DIEM)

Wallingford, CT, US

Salary Range: $17.78 To $24.00 Annually

Security Officer (PER DIEM)

Per Diem - all shift availability needed including some weekend hours

Active and Valid Guard Card is required!

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

Provides security for patients, employees and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned. Assists the Security Supervisor with security and safety operations for the upper and lower Masonicare campus in Wallingford, including the Masonicare Health Center and Masonicare at Ashlar Village.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts preventative patrols of buildings and premises to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism and intruders.
• Monitors conduct of visitors; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed. Escorts employees and visitors to parking areas and buildings lots and hospital buildings.
• Writes comprehensive accurate reports detailing activities during shift. Responds to incidents/accidents completely documenting same using prescribed departmental forms and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from employees, visitors, vendors and students.
• Provides assistance to nursing staff of psychiatric patients as needed.
• Reacts to internal and external emergencies.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and buildings. Secures patient valuables or lost and found articles; maintains records of items received.
• Controls vehicle traffic and facility. Conducts checks of parking areas issuing tickets and reporting infractions. Maintains knowledge of computerized database for vehicle tracking.
• Notify supervisor, police or fire department when situations warrant. Notifies maintenance personnel for major snow or ice conditions.
• Provides relief for communications coordinator.
• Attends meetings as required. Participates in mandatory in-service education programs.
• Responds to fire alarms, calls for aid and other emergencies at Masonicare Health Center and Ashlar Village following described procedures in the Fire/Disaster plan and departmental policy and procedures. Communicates important information to pertinent staff.
• Provides prompt, courteous service to residents and their families with a positive attitude. When speaking with residents, listens to their concerns and responds appropriately in a professional manner.
• Helps create a safe work environment by following safety guidelines to prevent injuries to staff, residents, and visitors. Notifies management of unsafe work conditions.
• Adheres to departmental dress code by wearing full uniform and presenting a neat, clean and professional appearance.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School or GED, guard card/security officer required certification course

Experience: 6-12 months experience in security operations preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active and valid guard card.