Security Officers Part Time Customer Service

Hospital Security Officer How you move is why we're here. Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status: Regular Part time

Work Shift: 8:45am - 3pm Monday - Thurs

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. Job Responsibilities The Hospital Security Officer plays a critical role in creating a safe, welcoming, and patient centered environment. This position blends traditional security responsibilities with high quality customer service and concierge-style support. Officers serve as ambassadors for the hospital, providing clear direction, compassionate assistance, and a calming presence while ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff. Serves as a resource for information and direction; responds to urgent and emergent situations; performs patrol functions and security checks throughout the campus; reports, investigates and documents incidents; controls internal and external traffic; enforces rules and regulations to ensure and maintain a safe and orderly facility.

Greet patients, visitors, and staff with professionalism, empathy, and a customer-first attitude.

Provide directions, escort assistance, and general information to support a positive hospital experience.

Assist patients and families with mobility needs, transportation inquiries, and wayfinding throughout the facility.

De-escalate emotionally charged situations using tact, patience, and service-oriented communication.

Monitor entrances, patient care areas, and restricted zones to ensure compliance with hospital access policies.

Respond promptly to emergencies, codes, and incidents—providing support alongside clinical and operational teams.

Document all incidents clearly and accurately in security reports or digital systems.

Support staff with behavioral health patients or visitors exhibiting disruptive behavior, using non-violent crisis intervention techniques.

Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services when necessary.

Intermittent physical exertion Sitting or standing in the same location, as well as the ability to react quickly and/or physically exert as urgent/emergent situations warrant - such as responding to emergencies, walking/running, assisting patients in/out of cars and wheelchairs, climbing stairs and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (50 lbs. or more) Examples: traversing the hospital campus to perform security checks, escorting patients/visitors/staff, and assisting with evacuation of patients using Emergency Management Equipment.

Environmental Working Conditions: Regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort Located in an environment with regular exposure to moderate physical discomfort from fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noises and bright lights. Examples: mail clerks, material handlers and food service workers.

Non-Discrimination Policy: Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.