Security Officer - Per Diem

Job Details

Job Ref:R0086355 Category:Security & Screening Employment Type:Per Diem Health Care Partner:Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location: 75 Park St, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Department:ECH - Transport Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Variable-12hr Hours:6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Hours per Week: 0 Weekend Needs:As Scheduled Pay Rate: $22.82 - $34.23 per hour

Candidates for this position will need to be available for a 12-hour shift (6:00pm - 6:00am) or as otherwise needed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The primary responsibilities of the Security Officer are to conduct patrols within and outside the facility, respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance and document services provided for each shift. Other responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the preservation of life, protection of property and overall safety of the campus for employees, visitors, and patients
• Conducting thorough and fair investigations into any/all inappropriate activity
• Provide education and guidance (as needed) to staff, visitors and patients around reducing their likelihood of becoming victims of violence
• Ability and willingness to operate and monitor any employer supplied security equipment
• All Security staff must be available for short notice call-in, in the event of an emergency
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality for all patient PHI (Protected Health Information)

EDUCATION

• High School diploma

EXPERIENCE

• Previous Law Enforcement or Security experience preferred
• Successful completion of all related eligibility requirements for employment
• Able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to evolving situations

Upon hire, the Officer must complete following employer provided trainings:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire
• Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) de-escalation training within 3 months of hire
• Any other Healthcare Security and Safety trainings required for employment by the employer