• Job Description

  Req#: REQ_231420

  JOB TITLE: Security Guard - SLH - CPH Main (40), Security (Full Time, Nights)

  DEPARTMENT: Security
  LOCATION: Canton-Potsdam Hospital: 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam, NY 13676

  HOURS PER WEEK: 40
  SCHEDULE: Fri, Mon, Sun Nights 7:00 PM -7:00 AM

  Position Summary:
  This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety/Security for assigned shift of the security department. Its responsibility is for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, patients, and all visitors.
  The Security Officer is responsible for policing hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Assists staff with unruly visitors and patients, alleviates facility safety and environmental concerns.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  • Periodically tours buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure and not tampered with. Checks all hospital doors on an hourly basis, and periodically checks parking lots at least three times per shift.
  • Investigates and questions unauthorized persons, re-routes them to the correct destination, and/or telephones police for assistance according to circumstances.
  • Patrols hospital grounds to detect unauthorized persons or vehicles.
  • Checks cars and verifies if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as fire zones, turnarounds, ambulance entrances, or reserved/handicapped parking spaces.
  • Checks exterior lighting and access routes to emergency and fire entrances.
  • Escorts personnel to and from parking lots or between buildings as requested.
  • Answers visitors’ questions concerning locations of various offices, rooms, and other areas within the hospital.
  • Write written reports of exceptional incidents for review by supervisory personnel.
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  Education/Certification
  • High School diploma with 5 years prior police, corrections, security, or relevant experience preferred.
  • Associate Degree in Criminal Justice with 2 years prior experience preferred.
  • NYS Security Guard License required
  Work Experience
  • 2 years prior experience preferred.
  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Essential Job Functions
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
  • Regular and on-time attendance.
  • Hours could exceed 37.5 per week.
  • Working knowledge of security operations, safety practices in a business environment, and enforcement procedures.
  • Conflict resolution ability in a crisis situation.
  • Crisis management ability.
  CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  Physical
  • Standing for long periods of time, depending on shift, 8, 10, or 12 hours.
  • Will be required to work non-standard shifts. (Weekends, evenings, swing shift, overnights, or some combination of both).
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and ladders.
  • Lifting: Heavy is considered lifting 100 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Party may have to periodically assist staff in restraining a patient for the administration of medications and/or treatment.
  Environmental
  • OSHA Category II: Some risk of exposure to blood/body fluids in the day to day job duties.
  • Travel by conventional means to other locations as required.
  

  
  

  EDUCATION:

  LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

  For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

  Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

  PAY RANGE:

  $17.75 - $21.75

  CITY:

  Potsdam

  POSTAL CODE:

  13676

  The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

  Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

• About the company

  The network includes five hospitals, ElderONE/PACE and home health programs, outpatient laboratories, rehabilitation programs and surgical centers, independent and assisted living centers and skilled nursing facilities.

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