Senior Security Officer - Per Diem

Overview

Mission Statement: 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.

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Senior Security Officer (Armed)

Under the direction of the Security Supervisor, is responsible for the performance of all security and safety duties as assigned. Provide armed, uniformed security presence throughout SJH campuses. Senior Security Officers will 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. Coordination 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 (Division of Criminal Justice) Basic Course for Police Officers preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED Certificate Required. Associate Degree Preferred.
• A valid NYS Driver's 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 Armed Security Guard, Healthcare/Hospital security or Law Enforcement (Police or Peace Officer). (5) Years Law Enforcement Experience (Police or Peace Officer) is preferred.
• Must successfully pass a Psychiatric evaluation prior to hire.
• Knowledge and 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 up to 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 in a safe manner. Demonstrates proper and safe use of all assigned equipment and maintains proficiency in same, including firearm, pepper gel, etc.
• Security Services:
  Performs all security/safety rounds/fixed post assignments; de-escalates workplace violence; mitigates threats; properly handles emotionally disturbed persons (EDP). Responds to calls for service timely when not on a fixed post. Conducts searches of patients, visitors and staff in accordance with policy.
• Investigations/Reporting:
  Ensures investigations are thorough and complete and submitted in a timely manner. Identifies hazards and initiates corrective measures, alerting supervisor as needed. Possesses strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse groups in fact finding, problem solving and dispute resolution. Manages video management and access control systems within a private security setting.
• Investigations/Property:
  Completes thorough and professional written reports of all assigned investigations using SJH…