Security officer
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing security by protecting Medical Center patients, faculty, staff, students, and visitors and by preventing destructive acts to Medical Center property.
Job Responsibilities :
Investigates and follows-up on all incidents that compromise the safety and security of the Medical Center community or property.
Demonstrates investigative techniques appropriate to the situation. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate contact person / department regarding identified hazards.
Assists in emergency situations as appropriate and according to Medical Center and Security Department policies and procedures.
Demonstrates the ability to gather facts and thoroughly assess the scene of an incident. Follows Security Department policies and procedures when interviewing subjects, suspects, and witnesses to an incident or when interviewing complainants.
Patrols Medical Center grounds and facilities in order to safeguard life and property. Performs various security checks to safeguard life and property.
Enforces Medical Center and Security Department policies and procedures as appropriate. Recognizes potentially hazardous situations and implements appropriate preventive measures.
Demonstrates knowledge of all security posts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Prioritizes, completes and communicates assigned work. Completes assigned work by the end of the tour. Ensures effective coordination of departmental activities by informing department members of the current status of assigned work.
Demonstrates willingness and the ability to perform various work assignments competently. Willingness to take on additional assignments upon completion of assigned worked.
Communicates effectively with all departments, the Medical Center community and visitors. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of information pertaining to the Medical Center including clinician and patient information.
Prepares reports as required. Composes written reports that are clear, complete and accurate. Completes reports in accordance with Security Department policies and procedures.
Submits reports to the supervisor on a timely basis.
Responds to the needs and requests for assistance from the Medical Center community and visitors. Provides a prompt and courteous response to requests and / or inquiries from Medical Center patients, visitors, faculty, staff and students.
Demonstrates an awareness of important issues that may underlie or impact the request, inquiry or response.
Minimum Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or the equivalent.
- Valid New York State Security Guard License.
- Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Drivers Permit upon hire (obtain drivers license within 4 months).
- BLS / CPR (In-person training) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Required Licenses : Security Guard Reg-NYS, Driver's License, Basic Life Support Cert
Preferred Qualifications :
- Prior military / law enforcement experience or Fire Safety Director Certification a plus.
- Prior healthcare experience.
- Verbal and physical de-escalation training.
- Computer literate.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.
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