Senior Security Officer

$3,000 New Hire Sign on Bonus for Full time positions only.

Employment Type Full time

Shift Day Shift

Shift Availability Various shifts available. Senior Security Officer (Armed) – Various Shifts available.

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 must be completed within 90 days of hire – IS‑100c.
• BLS Certification required upon hire or within 3 weeks of hire.

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in any combination of 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 (sitting), light work (standing, walking, lifting 51 pounds) and patient handling/lifting (maximum 35 pounds).

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 – Maintains the department’s equipment in a safe manner; operates the department’s equipment including motor vehicles; demonstrates proper and safe use of all assigned equipment and maintains proficiency, including firearms, pepper gel, etc.
• Security Services – Performs all security/safety rounds, fixed post assignments, and utilizes training to de‑escalate workplace violence, mitigate threats and handle emotionally disturbed persons (EDP). When not on a fixed post, responds to calls for service timely and appropriately. Performs searches of patients, visitors and staff in accordance with policy.
• Investigations/Property – Completes thorough and professional written reports of all assigned investigations; prepares legible, coherent and concise reports with required follow‑up actions. Documents incidents and events through video surveillance, access control, and still photography. Maintains confidentiality of all investigations and does not disseminate information outside…