Security Officer

Job Description

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NYS Security Guard license or a current NYS Police/Peace Officer as defined by the NYS Criminal Procedure Law section 1.20 required.
• 1 year as a NYS licensed Security Guard 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).

About Us

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.

About the Team

Zucker Hillside Hospital is nationally recognized in behavioral health known for its pioneering clinical, teaching and research programs. The National Institute of Health has established a Clinical Research Center for the Study of Schizophrenia at Zucker Hillside Hospital, one of only four such facilities nationwide. Inpatient services include adolescent, adult and geriatric units. Treatment specialties include early phase treatment, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar and personality disorders, as well as a discreet women's unit. The staff of Zucker Hillside Hospital are committed to promoting wellness and to reintegrating patients back into the community to work, attend school, socialize, and live independently. Outpatient services include Ambulatory Care Centers, Partial Hospital Programs, ECT and PACE. Programs for alcohol and substance use/misuse are available on our main campus and in numerous community-based sites. The Behavioral Health Crisis Center provides walk-in evaluation and treatment to assist patients in their recovery from a wide range of psychiatric issues.