Security Officer

Job Description Protects and safeguards system property, personnel, patients and visitors. Maintains order, detects crime, and works to prevent future occurrences; operates system vehicles; enforces System Security policies. Job Responsibility 1.Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce hospital policies. 2.Enforces access control policy; secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required. 3.Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner. 4.Operates and maintains facility vehicles in accordance with regulatory compliance and policies. 5.Operates and maintains all security and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and facility policies. 6.Writes incident report in accordance with policies and procedures to document events. 7.Checks contents of packages. Assists security personnel in the performance of their duties, through the use of physical force, when required. 8.Reports all fire hazards and safety violations; escorts hospital personnel, as required. 9.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. NYS Security Guard license, required.

OR NYS Armed Security Guard license, required. OR NYS Police/Peace Officer credentials, as defined by NYS Criminal Procedure Law section 1.20, required. 3.Prior related experience, preferred. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Northwell Health At Northwell Health, we're a network of collaborators, research pioneers, entrepreneurs and educators—74,000+ strong—each year caring for millions of individuals and their families who share our neighborhoods and communities where we live, love and work. Northwell is a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for, the only health care provider in New York State to be recognized. As New York State’s largest healthcare provider and employer, Northwell has many career opportunities across our 23 hospitals, nearly 800 outpatient facilities, our laboratories, and our world-class research facility with locations spanning across Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester. Our team members have limitless opportunities for career growth, learning and development with a rewarding and inclusive culture that supports and nurtures their professional journey at every step of the way. A Northwell career is a career well cared for. Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJMC) is a 583-bed, teaching hospital and has achieved Magnet® designation for nursing excellence and offers world-class oncology, cardiology, thoracic surgery, orthopedics, head and neck oncology, urology, gynecology and vascular programs. The acute lung injury program offers best in class outcomes. U.S. News & World Report named LIJMC among the nation’s best hospitals for six specialties. In addition, the Surgical Review Committee named the hospital an Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery as well as our Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology and Gynecology.