Security Officer

Responsibilities: The Security Officer provides security and safety for the patients, employees, volunteers, physicians, and visitors of the Hospital. Enforces hospital security policy and procedures, responds to all calls for Security assistance in a timely and professional manner, assist medical personnel with the management of violent/uncooperative patients. Assist medical personnel when applying physical restraints. Removes any person from hospital premises who is refusing to comply with hospital policies and procedures. Makes written reports of Security incidents in accordance with established department procedures. Performs external/internal patrols in accordance with department procedure. Responds to all fire safety emergencies. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum NYS Security Officer Eight Hour training certificate and NYS Driver's License required. Previous experience is preferred. Must possess excellent communication skills, even-tempered and courteous, be able to handle extremely tense and potentially violent situations, must be able to assess the needs of patients, employees, physician, volunteers and visitors. Must be aware of the needs of individuals according to age specifics.

Created: 2024-10-19