Security Guard Job at St. Lawrence Health System in Potsdam

Security Guard

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.

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.
• Investigate and question 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.
• Writes written reports of exceptional incidents for review by supervisory personnel.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license with a clean DMV record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years prior experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and follow written and oral instructions.
• 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.

Education:

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.

Location: Potsdam, Postal Code: 13676

Pay Range: $16.00 - $21.75

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.