Security Officer - Per Diem

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.

We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer - Per Diem. In this role, the successful candidate patrols hospital buildings and grounds. Holds post on an assigned shift protecting patients, visitors, volunteers, employees, and property. Responds to hospital emergencies and provides staff support on access control and special activities as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Greets patients, visitors, and employees in a courteous manner. Identifies yourself, if requested, by name clearly and concisely. Responds to inquiries politely and promptly. Provides directions to visitors as needed. Refers matters outside the scope of own duties to appropriate others as necessary, keeping patients and others informed as needed.
• Protects and safeguards various hospital properties and installations, as assigned. Patrols surrounding areas to ensure orderliness of environment i.e. locks and/or opens doors, secures restricted areas, checks fire hoses, stairwells, etc. in accordance with established procedure. Operates and/or monitors various security systems (alarms, TV surveillance, etc.). Provides security escorts as directed, i.e. safe corridor to parking garages.
• Observes visitors to hospital, answers questions, and investigates reported losses, suspicious and/or unusual situations in a courteous efficient manner. Escorts unruly or unauthorized personnel from hospital premises in a tactful and professional manner. May require restraining skills to appropriately subdue violators and/or emotionally disturbed individuals. Prepares and submits appropriate incident reports to supervisor.
• Explains hospital security policies and procedures to visitors, staff, etc., as necessary. Assists other departments in controlling visitor traffic as required. Maintains hospital package control policy in accordance with established procedure.
• Responds promptly to fire alarms, and other emergencies using established communication system in accordance with established procedure. Unlocks doors, directs immediate and affected population to a safe area, assists fire brigade or appropriate others in a timely and efficient manner.
• Detains law violators and represents the hospital in legal cases as necessary. Directs traffic, guards celebrities, and police official ceremonies, etc. as assigned. May drive hospital vehicles.

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Current and valid NYS Security Guard License.
• Current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of Hire date).
• Current and valid Crisis Prevention/Intervention (CPI) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of Hire date).
• Strong communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Crisis Prevent/Intervention-Ct, Security Guard Reg-NYS

• Some College.
• Current and valid NYS Drivers License.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $23.17 - $23.17 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.