Security Officer

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security for everyone and property within the facilities of Ellis Medicine. Comply with The New York State Security Guard Act and enforce Security, Parking and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Responsibilities:

• Provides the Director, Manager or Supervisor with pertinent information concerning the safety of its occupants. Comply with and enforce Security & Parking policies and procedures along with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Patrols facility to provide a safe environment for all persons and reports unsafe conditions.
• Investigates and reports all security incidents, completes all appropriate logs and paperwork, and ensures proper communications of incidents to appropriate staff.
• Properly perform and document DETEX fire and security rounds.
• Monitors and operates the fire alarm system.
• Assists in bomb threat searches and investigations.
• Secures a crime scene until appropriate authorities arrive.
• Operates computers, programs, and CCTV surveillance system and other security equipment.
• Properly handles and inventories patient valuables and departmental cash escorts.
• Maintains and secures all accountable items, such as keys, radios, etc.
• Accurately completes and maintains the daily security logs, reports and related paperwork; Lost & Found, Storeroom.
• Notifies appropriate staff of unusual occurrences that require immediate attention.
• Responds to Code situations in a timely and appropriate manner and initiates or assists control of the incident. Monitors Code 9.39 patients.
• Respond to customer calls in a timely, courteous and efficient manner, provide optimal customer service and document call information.
• Communicates with patients, patients’ families and staff to ensure safety, patient satisfaction and excellent customer service is provided.
• Collaborates with other departments throughout the organization and participates in hospital related matters.
• Provide on the job training to new employees.
• Complete required training as assigned.
• Adhere to patient privacy policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status.

Salary Range: $21.22-30.77 /hour Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.