Senior Armed Security Officer — Hospital (Day Shift)

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 102,295,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a Licensed Senior Security Officer for Samaritan Hospital. The role involves providing armed, uniformed security across SPHP campuses, assessing threats, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

The position requires NYS armed security license, active police certification or eligibility, and 5+ years in healthcare security or law enforcement, with day shift availability. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $35.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Unexpired NYS Armed Security Guard License (includes firearms training and NYS pistol permit).
• Five years Armed Security Guard experience.
• Five years Healthcare/Hospital security or five years Law Enforcement preferred.
• Knowledge of NY Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.
• Knowledge of use-of-force continuum in private security.
• Active police officer certification; license must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• P ass approved Trinity Health firearms training and qualification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed, uniformed security presence throughout SPHP campuses.
• Assess threats, respond to and mitigate offenses impacting safety of colleagues, staff, patients, visitors and others.
• Submit investigations and reports to Lead Security Officer and SPHP leadership.
• Coordinate with law enforcement based on threat assessment and offenses.
• Pickup hours as needed at acute care facilities beyond primary work location.

Skills

Threat assessment

Immediate response

Cooperation with law enforcement

Security operations

Public safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Valid NYS Drivers License

Unexpired NYS Armed Security Guard License

Active police officer certification

Job description

St. Peter's Health Partners is seeking a Licensed Senior Security Officer for Samaritan Hospital. The role involves providing armed, uniformed security across SPHP campuses, assessing threats, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

The position requires NYS armed security license, active police certification or eligibility, and 5+ years in healthcare security or law enforcement, with day shift availability. Pay ranges from $25.00 to $35.70 per hour.