Security Officer - Full Time Overnight & Per Diem

For ninety years, Silver Hill Hospital has been at the forefront of psychiatry and leading the way in providing the best treatment for psychiatric illnesses and addiction. Our track record of success is based on a carefully executed team effort, one that uses an array of powerful tools, talent and knowledge to help people turn their lives around. 

Shifts available:

Full Time, Overnight shift - Tuesday through Saturday 11:45PM - 8:00AM

Part time, Overnights shift, Monday & Tuesday 12:00PM - 8:00AM, as well as Day shift, Thursday 8:00AM - 4:00PM.

Per Diem positions also available.

Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits that include:

• Shift differentials offered for evenings (15%), nights (20%) and weekends ($2/hour)!
• Full medical with substantial employee contribution, dental, vision, life, retirement, plan disability and supplemental benefits.
• Generous paid sick leave. 
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Student Loan Debt Assistance

Responsibilities include:   

• Maintains Security Log with all daily activity on premises and documents with written reports any incidents or unusual occurrences.        
• Performs regular patrols of the campus grounds, buildings, and patient access areas to help prevent safety risks, theft, violence, rules infractions, fire, illegal activity, and illegal entry.
• Doors and windows are checked during routine patrols to ensure they are secure.  If left unlocked they are secured and noted in the security log. 
• Assists all patients, visitors, and employees by directing them to requested designations. 
• Responds to fire alarm activations, escorts Fire Dept to the area of activation, resets alarm, documents activation in security log and a written fire report. 
• Ability to operate the electronic security equipment and various alarms.
• Responds to all alerts to provide backup to clinical staff as needed.
• Transportation of patients and staff throughout the campus as needed. 
• Enforces campus speed limit and parking policies.
• Delivery of packages and mail throughout the facility

Qualifications:  

• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State of Connecticut Security Guard Card 
• Minimum 3 years experience as a security officer
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a hospital setting.
• Excellent verbal and customer service skills;  
• Ability to operate electronic security equipment, CCTV, radios, etc. 
• Willingness to participate in patient management.

Silver Hill Hospital  
208 Valley Road, New Canaan, CT 06840  

Visit us at: www.silverhillhospital.org   

Silver Hill Hospital has mandated the COVID-19 vaccination for all staff, contractors, consultants, students and volunteers. For more information, or accommodation questions, please reach out to the Human Resources Department.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.