Security Officer

Responsibilities
1. Patrols hospital buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders
2. Monitor conduct of visitors on hospital premises; conform unauthorized persons for questioning as need3. Reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations4. Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from hospital personnel, and visitors5. Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities6. Secures and/or unlocks offices and facilities as required7. Secures patient valuables or lost and found articles; maintain logs of items received8. Maintains established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control9. Maintains department supplies and equipment in working order. Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed or informs supervisor of needed equipment10. Uses hospital vehicles in the event of an emergency to secure emergency supplies of life saving equipment outside the institution11. Provides restraints of psychiatric patients as needed. Escorts personnel to parking lots and hospital buildings

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalency.
A minimum of one year experience as a security officer in an institutional setting or in a law enforcement setting
New York State Security Guard certification. Currently licensed motor vehicle operator in NY state.