Senior Security Officer - Day Shift

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of its healthcare facilities. This role involves providing an armed security presence, assessing threats, and coordinating with law enforcement when necessary. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in armed security or law enforcement, along with a commitment to maintaining a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Join a compassionate team dedicated to transforming healthcare through safety and security, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

New Hire Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Armed Security Guard License or active police officer status required.
• 5+ years experience in armed security, healthcare security, or law enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed security presence across SJH campuses.
• Assess threats and respond to security incidents promptly.

Skills

Armed Security Experience

Law Enforcement Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree

Tools

Video Surveillance System

Access Control System

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Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

$3,000 New Hire Sign on Bonus

Full Time

Day shift

6:00am - 2:30pm

The schedule includes working a weekend and holiday rotation

Senior Security Officer (Armed)

Mission Statement

We, St. Joseph’s Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Security Supervisor, is responsible for the performance of all security and safety duties as assigned. Provide armed, uniformed Security presence throughout St. Joseph’s Health (SJH) campuses. Senior Security Officers will assess threats, provide immediate response to, and mitigate offenses against public order, life and safety of colleagues, staff, patients, visitors and others on and within the buildings and grounds of SJH. Offenses or events requiring investigation and thorough reporting will be made and submitted to the Lead Security Officer and other SJH Leadership. Coordination with law enforcement agencies based on threat assessment and offenses. Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification And Licensure

Valid State of New York Armed Security Guard License (includes firearms training and a valid NYS pistol permit)

OR active police officer status (New York State) at time of hiring is required.

Active police officers must obtain armed security license and a NYS pistol permit within 6 months upon being hired.

Successful completion of the DCJS (division of criminal justice) Basic Course for Police Officers preferred.

High School Diploma/GED Certificate Required. Associate Degree Preferred.

A valid NYS Drivers License is required.

IAHSS Basic Security Certification must be completed within one year of hire.

FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses must be completed within 90 days of hire - IS - 100c.

BLS Certification required upon hire or within 3 weeks of hire. .

Special Equipment, Skills, Or Other Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years experience in any combination of the following: Armed Security Guard, Healthcare/ Hospital security or Law Enforcement (Police or Peace Officer). (5) Years Law Enforcement Experience (Police or Peace Officer) is preferred. Must successfully pass a Psychiatric evaluation prior to hire.

Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the New York State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.

Knowledge and understanding of the use of force continuum and it's application within a private security setting.

Work Environmental And Hazards

Frequent exposure to adverse working conditions such as noise, noxious odors, temperatures, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions.

Physical Demands

Frequent close eye work (computers, typing, reading, and writing). Sedentary (sitting), light work (standing, walking, lifting <15 pounds), moderate work (lifting 15-30 pounds, prolonged use of small hand instruments), moderately heavy work (lifting, moving, loading 31-50 pounds) heavy/hard work (above average strength and stamina, lifting >51 pounds) heavy/hard work (patient handling/lifting, maximum 35 pounds).

Work Contact Group

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By

Senior Security Supervisor, Security Manager, and Regional Director of Security

Supervises

CAREER PATH:

Senior Security Supervisor

Principal Responsibilities

Equipment

Maintains the departments equipment in a safe manner.

Operates the departments equipment including motor vehicles in a safe manner.

Demonstrates proper and safe use of all assigned equipment and maintains proficiency in same, including firearm, pepper gel, etc.

Security Services

Performs all security/safety rounds/fixed post assignments utilizing departmental prescribed procedures; as well as utilizing training and experience as an Armed Security Guard/Law Enforcement Personnel to de-escalate workplace violence, mitigate threats and properly handle emotionally disturbed persons (EDP).

When not on a fixed post assignment, respond to calls for service timely and in an appropriate manner.

With the organization's core value of reverence, perform searches of patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the search policy.

Ensures that investigations are thorough and complete and submitted in a timely manner.

Identify hazards, threats to the safety and security of the campus and it's occupants and then initiates the appropriate corrective measures and immediately alerts your supervisor regarding the deficiency.

Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability work with diverse groups in fact finding, problem solving and dispute resolution.

Displays knowledge and competency with video management and access control systems and is able to manage and leverage these assets in the private security setting.

Investigations/Property

Completes thorough and professional written reports of all assigned investigations using the SJH designated reporting systems.

Prepares reports that are legible, coherent, and concise with required follow up actions reported via supplemental reports to the Director.

Fully investigates incidents occurring in the SJH facilities with an imminent threat to the life and safety of colleagues, patients, visitors, or others.

Document incidents and events through use of the Video Surveillance System, access control system and still photographs using the departmental cameras.

Maintain confidentiality of all investigations, situations, conditions, or other matters of concern and not disseminate outside of the Safety and Security Department without approval of the Security Manager or Sr. Director.

Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.70

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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