Security Officer- Security- Per Diem (3rd Shift)

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Short-term and long-term disability

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Onsite gym access

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

The Elliot Health System Security Department seeks a vigilant Security Officer to protect patients, visitors and staff across Elliot Health System locations in New Hampshire. This full-time role covers the 3rd shift and requires strict adherence to safety protocols and incident reporting.

You'll perform patrols, check doors and alarms, log activities, respond to emergencies, assist with access control, and maintain precise chain-of-custody records, while communicating via radio with the hospital

Qualifications

• High School Education or equivalent required.
• NH driver's license with clean record.
• CPI certification within six months of hire.
• No criminal record or convictions.
• Previous security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regular patrols of buildings and grounds, inspecting doors and alarms.
• Document activity in the Security Log and maintain records.
• Respond to emergencies and codes (Red, Grey, Yellow, Blue).
• Assist authorized personnel with access to restricted areas.
• Transport deceased persons and property to the morgue and preserve chain of custody.
• Maintain radio communications with hospital center and officers.
• Assist with disasters, drills, and other emergencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Observation skills

Communication

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Driver's license

CPI certification

OC foam certification

Tasers certification

Job description

The Elliot Security Department consists of a proprietary uniformed security force, dedicated to ensuring the safety of persons and property at all Elliot Health System locations. Security officers conduct routine patrols, both motorized and on foot, to proactively identify and mitigate any potential safety or security threats that arise at our facilities.

About The Job

Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, medical staff, employees and their property as well as ensures the security of the buildings and property of Elliot Health System properties.

What You'll Do

• Conducts regular scheduled patrols of Elliot Health System buildings and grounds, checking all doors, windows, alarms and firefighting equipment (extinguishers, etc.).
• Patrols employee parking lot to ensure safety of departing employees.
• Documents all activity including interior patrols in the Security Log.
• Responds to emergency situations including "Code Red", "Code Grey", "Code Yellow", and "Code Blue".
• Assists authorized employees and physicians requiring access to certain building areas.
• Assists with the transportation of deceased persons and their property to the hospital morgue.
• Provides release of deceased persons and their property after obtaining proper authorization from hospital supervisor. Maintains precise "chain of custody" records in this matter.
• Maintains radio communication via walkie-talkie with hospital Communications Center and other security officers and responds to requests made by the switchboard on behalf of patients, employees, physicians and visitors.
• Responds to and assists with Elliot Health System disasters, fire drills, fires and other emergency situations.

Job Qualifications

• Education/experience: High School Education or equivalent required. Post-secondary education preferred. Previous security experience in civil or military police preferred.
• License/certifications:
  • Current valid NH driver's license required. Must be able to provide driver's record report from state of current driver's license with no misdemeanor or felony motor vehicle conviction.
  • Capable of certifying for the use of handcuffs, OC foam and Tasers.
  • CPI certification required within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Background/Records Check: Must be 21 years of age or older. No criminal record or convictions for misdemeanor or felony offenses.

What Elliot Health System Has To Offer

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Programs
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Multiple onsite gym locations with FREE access for employees (plus yoga, personal training and more)

Work Schedule: 3rd Shift