Security Officer

Overview

Responsible for protecting Hospital and Nursing Home property, patients, residents and employees.  Enforces Hospital and Nursing Home policies, rules and regulations.  Patrols all Hospital and Nursing Home buildings, grounds, and parking lots if so assigned.  Enforces policies and regulations regarding visiting hours. 

Responsibilities

• Inspects packages leaving Hospital and collects package passes. Does not permit Hospital or Nursing Home property to leave the premises without proper authorization.
• Carries portable radio, respond to all requests for assistance, responds to certain Codes 99, i.e., cardiac arrest Dr Strong etc.  Takes part in actual disasters and disaster drills.
• Escorts employees to and from Hospital and Nursing Home building, residences, and parking lots upon request.
• Reports complaints of patients, visitors, and employees concerning unauthorized activity (ie. property damage, physical violence, theft, etc.) to Supervisor. Describes such incidences in writing on a Security Incident Report and submits to Manager for input into tracking and reporting system (RL6).
• Observes time clock area and employees' entrances, if so assigned.
• When posted at an entrance, inquires the destination of persons entering Hospital, and directs them.
• Observes and reports any safety hazard or any violation of fire safety rules.
• Assists in escorting non-ambulatory patients to and from entrance, waiting room, admitting office, or emergency room.
• Operates elevator when assigned.
• May operate Hospital-owned or leased vehicles for transporting employees, making deliveries and pickups. Also uses vehicles to make bank deposits.
• Locks and unlocks office doors when requested by Security Supervisor.
• Activates and deactivates alarms in various Hospital and Nursing Home buildings.
• Becomes an active member of the Hospital Fire Brigade. Responds to alarms of fire and fire prevention.
• Safeguards, transports and assists with restraining and administering medication to psychiatric patients under clinical request and supervision.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the supervisor.  In an emergency, performs other duties necessary for the welfare of patients, residents, staff, or the efficient operations of the hospital and Nursing Home.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience as a security guard.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current NY State Security Guard (Unarmed) License required.
• Must maintain active NYS Security Guard (Unarmed) License throughout employment
• Valid New York State Driver’s License preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day. 
• Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center (BHMC).

BHMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.