Security Officer

18800BR

Title:

Security Officer

Department/Cost Center:

827 - Security

Job Description:

Job Description :

Ensures the safety of the Highland Hospital buildings and grounds to prevent and detect any security or safety issues.

Evening hours are: 2PM - 12:30AM

Night hours are: 12AM - 10:30AM

Employees must be available for both shifts.

1. Patrols Hospital buildings and grounds to prevent and detect fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and safety hazards.

2. Observes, investigates, and reports violations of law or hospital policies or procedures which disrupt the safety, security, and orderly operation of the hospital. May take action to see that serious violations are ceased. May be required to pursue and/or detain individuals or take temporary custody of property in accordance with established regulations. May be required to escort unauthorized personnel from restricted areas of the hospital or off the grounds entirely. If involved in an incident resulting in an arrest, all necessary paperwork will be completed and necessary court appearances attended by the officer.

3. Performs a variety of traffic control functions including patrol and monitoring all parking areas, rerouting traffic as necessary, keeping fire lanes accessible, investigating and reporting motor vehicle accidents.

4. Locks and unlocks doors as scheduled. Maintains security of all keys entrusted to officers and the department.

5. Investigates reports and follow-ups on security related incidents. Makes reports to Rochester Police Department when necessary. Documents complaints, visitor accidents and makes appropriate referrals for corrective action.

6. Releases bodies from the morgue.

Salary Range:

$23.50 - $29.36 an hour

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID:

18800BR

Job Requirements:

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Qualifications:

1. Education: AAS Criminal Justice preferred.

2. Experience: Prefer six months in the law Enforcement/Security field.

3. License/Certification Required: Must comply with all of the NYS Security Guard Certification requirements. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification required through hospital RQI within first week of employment

4. Skills:

Population Served: Highland Hospital staff, patients and visitors

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Employment Status:

Full-Time

Hours/Week:

40

Posting Title:

Security Officer

City:

Rochester

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights

Area of Interest:

Services/Support

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.