Security Officer - Security

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking a Security professional to protect staff, patients, and visitors. The role includes patrols, investigations, and support across medical center areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a NYS driver's license, and no criminal record. PMCS training within 30 days is required; CPR/BLS preferred and EMT a plus. The position requires flexibility for shifts and on-call response.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid New York State Driver's License and insurability.
• No local, state or federal criminal record.
• NY State Security 8 Hour Pre-assignment Certificate or NY State Security Guard registered preferred.
• Eligible to register as NY State Security officer on hire.
• Prior experience with the general public or related field preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred; EMT certification a plus.
• Must complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training within 30 days.
• Personal vehicle for on-the-job transportation required.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Good judgment in emergencies.
• Ability to read/write and maintain shift reports/logs.
• Strong verbal communication; sign Security Department Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients and the public by patrolling to deter crime.
• Provide education to staff, patients and visitors to reduce victimization.
• Conduct investigations of inappropriate activity.
• Assist medical personnel in care delivery and support families as needed.
• Be available for variable shifts, rotations or short-notice emergency response.

Skills

Verbal communication

Reading and writing

Good judgment under pressure

Computer skills

Shift reports and logs

Education

High School Diploma

New York State Driver's License

CPR/BLS certification preferred

New York State Security 8 Hour Pre-assignment Certificate preferred

EMT certification a plus

Tools

PMCS training

Personal vehicle for transport

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Security is responsible for providing services that contribute to the preservation of life, protection of property and overall safety of the Medical Center community.

The primary function includes proection of staff, patients and the general public by;

• Preventing and deterring crime through aggressive patrol activity
• Providing education to staff, patients and visitors to reduce the likelihood of becoming victims
• Conducting appropriate, thorough and efficient investigations of any/all inappropriate activity
• Security provides assistance in all areas of the Medical Center, offering support in all patient care areas by assisting medical personnel in the maintenance and delivery of care to our patients and assistant to family members
• All Security staff is required to be available for variable shifts, roations or short notice call for emergency response

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1.High School Diploma required.
2. 2.Must have valid New York State Drivers License and be insurable.
3. 3.Applicant must not have any local, state, federal criminal record.
4. 4.New York State Security 8 Hour Pre-assignment Certificate or currently registered NY State Security Guard is preferred.
5. 5.Must be eligible to register as New York State Security officer upon hiring.
6. 6.Prior experience working with the general public or in related field preferred.
7. 7.Prior CPR/BLS certification preferred; current EMT certification a plus.
8. 8.Must successfully complete Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations (PMCS) training in the first 30 days of employment.
9. 9.Personal vehicle for on the job transportation required.
10. 10.Computer skills preferred.
11. 11.Exercise good judgment in reacting to emergency situations.
12. 12.Be able to read, write well and maintain neat and accurate shift reports and logs.
13. 13.Possess good verbal communication skills.
14. 14.Must read, agree to adhere and sign Security Department Code of Ethics.As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.