Watch Person

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlem Hospital Center, part of NYC Health + Hospitals, seeks a Security Guard to perform routine inspections and safeguard facilities in Harlem. Under supervision, you will help prevent trespassing, monitor hazards, and respond to calls to maintain safety across campus.

The role requires a NYS Security Guard registration and completion of the mandated OJT and ongoing in-service trainings to ensure continuous readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Security Guard registration card issued by the Department of State.
• Satisfactory completion of a 16-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) course within ninety (90) days of employment.
• 8-hour in-service training course within one (1) calendar year of completion of the 16-hour OJT course, and annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic tours of buildings and grounds to inspect doors, windows, gates, locks and equipment.
• Monitors for unauthorized entry, fire hazards, leaks from water or steam lines, and other conditions which might result in property damage or loss.
• Maintains order by preventing trespassing and discouraging loitering.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and doorbells.
• Operates elevators during emergency situations.

Job description

Marketing Statement

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

Marketing Statement

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

Under supervision, performs routine security inspections of buildings and grounds to prevent trespassing, property damage or loss. Performs related work as required.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

• Conducts periodic tours of buildings and grounds to inspect doors, windows, gates, locks and equipment.
• Monitors for unauthorized entry, fire hazards, leaks from water or steam lines, and other conditions which might result in property damage or loss.
• Maintains order by preventing trespassing and discouraging loitering.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and doorbells.
• Operates elevators during emergency situations.
• May operate heating equipment as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid New York State Security Guard registration card issued by the Department of State; and
• Satisfactory completion of a 16-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) course within ninety (90) days of employment.

Special Note

Employees in this title are required to complete an 8-hour in-service training course within one (1) calendar year of completion of the 16-hour OJT course, and annually thereafter.