Optimus Health Care is hiring: Security Guard in Stamford

Overview

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Optimus Health Care is the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County with locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford. Our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve. Join our team-based model of care delivered in a kind and compassionate manner.

We are recruiting for a Full Time Security Guard for our location in Stamford, CT.

Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Maintains organization\'s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Turn on the security system and lights in the health center.
• Unlock necessary hall doors for staff entry.
• Secure and lock buildings at the close of business.
• Implement the instructions for Evacuation as instructed by the Director of Facilities.
• Work according to the schedule decided at the weekly department staff meeting.
• Attend the department and all staff meetings.
• Comply with company’s mission, Infection Control, OSHA, DPH rules and regulation.
• Must maintain appropriate attendance.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant public safety codes and security procedures
• Attention to environment and premises as well as attention to small details
• Sufficient verbal and written communications skills to perform the tasks required.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Ability to respect patients including those who have impaired cognition.

Education

• High school graduate preferred or GED

Experience

• One to two years’ experience as security personnel
• Flexibility to work days, weekends and evenings as required.
• Flexibility to work at multiple sites

Language Skills

Bi-Lingual preferred (Spanish) but not required

Licensure / Certification

• Connecticut driver’s license required
• Active guard card issued by the State of Connecticut

Benefits

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• Excellent health & welfare benefit
• Competitive Compensation
• Optimus and its caring and multi-lingual staff proudly serve hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, in a caring patient-centered environment.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.