Security Officer: Protect Lives, Patrol & Respond

Northwell Health; Halesite (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a security professional to patrol hospital facilities, enforce access controls, and ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors. The role involves documenting incidents, managing alarms, and coordinating with security teams to prevent incidents and respond quickly to emergencies.

Candidates should hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess NYS Security Guard credentials, with additional NYS Armed Guard or Peace Officer credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• NYS Security Guard license required (or NYS Armed Security Guard license or NYS Police/Peace Officer credentials).
• Prior related experience 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

Patrol and monitor

Prior related experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NYS Security Guard license

NYS Armed Security Guard license

NYS Police/Peace Officer credentials

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a security professional to patrol hospital facilities, enforce access controls, and ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors. The role involves documenting incidents, managing alarms, and coordinating with security teams to prevent incidents and respond quickly to emergencies.

Candidates should hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and possess NYS Security Guard credentials, with additional NYS Armed Guard or Peace Officer credentials preferred.