Senior Security Officer - Day Shift

Senior Security Officer - Day Shift

Location:

St. Joseph’s Health

Full time

Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm (includes weekend and holiday rotation)

$3,000 New Hire Sign on Bonus

We, St. Joseph’s Health, and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Under the direction of the Security Supervisor, the Senior Security Officer is responsible for the performance of all security and safety duties as assigned. Provide armed, uniformed Security presence throughout St. Joseph’s Health (SJH) campuses. Assess threats, provide immediate response to, and mitigate offenses against public order, life and safety of colleagues, staff, patients, visitors, and others on and within the buildings and grounds of SJH.

Offenses or events requiring investigation and thorough reporting will be made and submitted to the Lead Security Officer and other SJH Leadership. Coordinate with law enforcement agencies based on threat assessment and offenses. Other duties as assigned.

Valid State of New York Armed Security Guard License (includes firearms training and a valid NYS pistol permit) OR active police officer status (New York State) at time of hiring is required. Active police officers must obtain armed security license and a NYS pistol permit within 6 months upon being hired. Successful completion of the DCJS Basic Course for Police Officers preferred.

High School Diploma/GED Certificate Required. Associate Degree Preferred. A valid NYS Drivers License is required. IAHSS Basic Security Certification must be completed within one year of hire. FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses (IS – 100c) must be completed within 90 days of hire. BLS Certification required upon hire or within 3 weeks of hire.

Minimum of five (5) years experience in any combination of the following:
Armed Security Guard, Healthcare/Hospital security or Law Enforcement (Police or Peace Officer). Five years Law Enforcement Experience is preferred. Must successfully pass a Psychiatric evaluation prior to hire. Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the New York State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law. Knowledge and understanding of the use of force continuum and its application within a private security setting.

Frequent exposure to adverse working conditions such as noise, noxious odors, temperatures, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases. Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions.

Frequent close eye work (computers, typing, reading, and writing). Sedentary work, light work (standing, walking, lifting 51 pounds, patient handling/lifting). Maximum 35 pounds patient handling.

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

Senior Security Supervisor, Security Manager, and Regional Director of Security

Senior Security Supervisor

Equipment

• Maintain department equipment safely.
• Operate equipment, including motor vehicles, safely.
• Demonstrate proper and safe use of all assigned equipment, including firearm and pepper gel.

Security Services

• Perform all security/safety rounds, fixed post assignments using department prescribed procedures; de‑escalate workplace violence, mitigate threats, and handle emotionally disturbed persons.
• Respond to calls for service timely and appropriately when not on a fixed post assignment.
• Perform searches of patients, visitors, and staff in accordance with the search policy.
• Ensure investigations are thorough, complete, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Identify hazards and threats to campus safety and initiate corrective measures; alert supervisor immediately.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills for fact finding, problem‑solving, and dispute resolution.
• Display knowledge of video management and access control systems and manage those assets in private security…