Security Officer, full time nights

Job Description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation to the department.
• 1.1 Notifies Security Manager of workload status in order to be reassigned or to receive assistance as demonstrated by assignments being completed in requested time frame.
• 2. Patrols premises to intervene with unlawful activities and unsafe conditions.
• 2.1 Patrols Hospital grounds and Hospital owned properties on scheduled or un-scheduled tours. Makes sure all Safety and Security policies are being observed as monitored by the Security Manager.
• 3. Responsible for promoting the Greenwich Hospital Patient and Guest Relations program. Assist in visitor and patient control.
• 3.1 Provides positive supportive communications to co-workers, visitors and patient.
• 4. Participation in Fire and Disaster Emergency conditions
• 4.1 Maintains patient's employee's and visitor's safety by active trained response during fire and other emergencies.
• 5. Responds To Hazardous Materials Incidents, Participates in Casualty Decontamination.
• 5.1 Coordinates with the Fire Department Hazardous Materials Unit for major incidents.
• 6. Investigates Occurrences.
• 6.1 Investigates all occurrences and provides accurate documentation according to established protocol.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Graduate

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years in Safety/Security field or equivalent desired.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to operate access control systems and security based software programs to monitor campus activity and take corrective actions with system alarms. Ability to operate video and audio surveillance equipment, paging and radio communications equipment. Must have a valid driver's license and successfully complete a background check to determine absence of criminal history and convictions. Certification in CPR and Automated External Defibrillation preferred. State of Connecticut Certification as a Security Officer.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Exposure to inclement weather and Potential exposure to hazardous conditions and materials during emergency conditions. ? Must be able to climb (8) flights of stairs under stressful emergency conditions, carry heavy objects, and restrain disruptive, disturbed, or combative patients. Must be able to cope with stressful situations. Moderate to excessive walking with some bending and stooping.