Lead Security Officer

Overview

Enjoy a brighter career by the Great South Bay! Our Lady of Consolation is a proud member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island and a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality driven care. We offer Long Term, Post Acute and Skilled Nursing services. Our employees enjoy competitive salaries, a dynamic work environment and a generous benefit package.

• Lead, schedule, and supervise security guards during assigned shifts.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related incidents and emergencies.
• Monitor facility access points, visitor logs, and surveillance systems.
• Responsible for weekly/monthly inspection of specified equipment.
• Conduct regular patrols of interior and exterior areas to ensure resident safety.
• Respond promptly and professionally to incidents such as disturbances, medical emergencies, or elopement risks.
• Coordinate with nursing staff, administration, and emergency responders as needed.
• Enforce facility policies while maintaining a calm, respectful, and compassionate approach.
• Prepare incident reports, daily logs, and shift summaries.
• Train and mentor security staff on procedures, de‑escalation techniques, and resident interaction.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, facility regulations, and safety protocols.
• Identify potential security risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Current New York State Security License.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of security experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in healthcare, nursing home, or residential facility security strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of emergency response, de‑escalation techniques, and access control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high‑stress situations.
• Basic computer skills for report writing and incident documentation.

USD $26.33 - USD $38.40 /Hr.

The pay for this position ranges from $26.33-$38.40 per hour. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people‑first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.