Security Officer - FT

Job Summary Provides security, safety and guest services to enhance the overall environment for all patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and other guests of Vassar Brothers Medical Center and its corporate affiliates. Responsibilities Responsibility I: Provide security services to maintain a reasonably safe environment. Respond to all requests for security services within a reasonable length of time, documenting each request on the daily shift log. Conduct tours as directed by Security Policy using Morse data recorder for each shift, and identify and document safety concerns during each tour. Provide parking lot security with a visible presence as scheduled by the director, manager or designee. Collect, document, transport, and secure patient valuables according to medical center policy as requested by the Nursing Department. Report to Emergency Room post at scheduled start time; maintain post at monitor station and do not leave except in emergency or other urgent medical center situations. Complete a security log for every assigned shift in the Emergency Room. Document all reported losses, vandalism, safety situations, and other related security matters on a Security Department Incident Report Form and pass pertinent information to other staff members in a timely and efficient manner. Conduct fire drills as scheduled and provide completed report including any identified problems with corrective action taken. Responsibility II: Maintain all assigned equipment to ensure proper functioning of all shifts. Handle all assigned equipment properly and do not lose, damage or take home, with the exception of assigned radio belt clip. Use and maintain all department vehicles in accordance with department policy. Perform daily tape exchange of multiplexer recording as assigned. Deliver by hand daily, portable radio and medical center keys to oncoming officer at change of shift. Responsibility III: Provide other safety/security functions as requested by the director or manager to assist with routine services. Notify the director or manager immediately whenever a courier request exceeds driving fifteen (15) miles or more one way. Train all new employees as designated by manager of all aspects of shift responsibilities. Adhere to VBMC Policy & Procedure Manual and have a basic knowledge of all policies and procedures written in the manual. Inspect and document all fire extinguisher inspections as assigned by coordinator, manager or director. Provide coverage for lunches and breaks and other absences of parking garage attendant/valet as necessary. Provide heliport services following department policy for all landings. Assist during all snow and ice conditions by maintaining main entrance and walkways in accordance with snow emergency policy. Responsibility IV: Promote a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to medical center and department policies and procedures. Adhere to Infection Control Policies and Procedures at all times. Maintain appearance of work area(s) according to department standards. Adhere to all safety regulations reporting any variances to manager immediately. Attend and actively participate in all in-services as required. Report immediately all incidents, irregularities, unsafe conditions, equipment and/or unusual occurrences to coordinator or manager. Accept regulated medical waste, following department and infection control procedures at all times from only medical offices and businesses listed in the regulated medical waste log book. Accept sharps from community residents only when properly packaged according to Health 4.8 Department Policy and following department procedures. Responsibility V: Respond to various emergency situations, including hazardous material spills, to eliminate or minimize unsafe conditions. Provide crowd control and direct fire department officials to all house emergencies and disaster situations. Respond to all reports of hazardous material spills within 5 minutes with appropriate clean up supplies and personal protective equipment. Respond to all emergency security calls on ext. 72100, or through switchboard operator, within 2 minutes and complete incident report within 24 hours. Provide direct supervision of violent or disruptive patients for a limited time as instructed by Nursing Supervisor. Responsibility VI: Demonstrate regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and Medical Center personnel as identified in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Display a caring and courteous attitude and represent the Medical Center in a positive manner to all persons noted above. Promote and contribute positively to intra-departmental and inter-departmental relationships with no more than two complaints in a six-month period. Maintain the confidentiality of employees and departmental information with no infractions. Adhere to departmental and Medical Center dress codes as observed by Supervisor, and wear a VBMC picture identification badge, 100% of the time. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times recognizing that the position is seen as an extension of the Chief Executive Officer. Develop rapport with Medical Center employees that enables them to bring concerns freely and with assurance information will be shared confidentially with Chief Executive Officer. Demonstrate ability to work well with others to ensure all assigned work duties are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Communicate effectively at all times to promote inter-departmental and intra-departmental collaboration. Demonstrate willingness to assist co-workers and/or to accept additional assignments as requested to support the department's efficiency as observed by the supervisor. Qualifications Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent. General knowledge of simple mathematics and writing skills. Experience: Requires a minimum of six months of experience in security. License: Valid N.Y.S. Security Guard Registration card. Valid N.Y.S. driving license with a good driving record. Working Conditions Manual: Significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity. Occupational: Significant occupational risk. Physical Effort: Very heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force. Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center. Organization Unit: 1010. Department: Security. Exempt: No. Salary Range: $24.21 - $32.58 Hourly. #J-18808-Ljbffr