Senior Security Officer - Night Shift

Trinityhealth; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Trinity Health's St. Joseph's Health campuses seek an experienced Senior Security Officer (Armed) to provide trusted, uniformed security. The role emphasizes threat assessment, rapid response, and coordination with law enforcement to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors.

Under supervision, you will conduct security rounds, manage investigations, and ensure compliance with NYS security standards. Sign-on bonus available and night shifts with weekend/holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Armed Security Guard license or active NYS police officer status required.
• Active police officers must obtain armed security license and NYS pistol permit within 6 months.
• Knowledge of NY Penal Law & Criminal Procedure Law.
• Knowledge of use-of-force continuum in private security setting.
• 5+ years in armed security, healthcare security or law enforcement.
• Psychiatric evaluation required prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide armed, uniformed security presence on SJH campuses.
• Assess threats and provide immediate response to protect life and safety.
• Coordinate with law enforcement based on threat assessment.
• Complete thorough written investigations and timely reporting.
• Maintain and operate security equipment safely, including firearm, cameras, and access control.
• Contribute to safety through incident de-escalation and clear communication.

Skills

Armed security

Threat assessment

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Collaboration with law enforcement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree preferred

NYS Armed Security License

IAHSS Basic Security Certification

BLS Certification

DCJS Police Officer course

NYS Driver’s License

Tools

Video management systems

Access control systems

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift

Night Shift

Description

$3,000 New Hire Sign on Bonus

Full Time

Night shift

10:00pm - 6:30am

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 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 r