Security Officer
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Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 32
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Vassar Brothers Medical Center
SUMMARY:Provides security safety and guest services to enhance the overall environment for all patients employees physicians visitors and other guests of Vassar Brothers Medical Center and its corporate affiliates.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS
Responsibility I
1. Provides security services to maintain a reasonably safe environment.
1.1Responds to all requests for security services within a reasonable length of time documenting each request on the daily shift log.
1.2Conducts tours as directed by Security Policy using Morse data recorder for each shift and identifies and documents safety concerns during each tour.
1.3Provides parking lot security with a visible presence as scheduled by the director manager or designee.
1.4Collects documents transports and secures patient valuables according to medical center policy as requested by the Nursing Department.
1.5Reports to Emergency Room post at scheduled start time. Maintains post at monitor station and does not leave except in emergency or other urgent medical center situations.
1.6Completes a security log for every assigned shift in the Emergency Room.
1.7Documents all reported losses vandalism safety situations and other related security matters on a Security Department Incident Report Form and passes pertinent information to other staff members in a timely and efficient manner.
1.8Conducts fire drills as scheduled and provides completed report including any identified problems with corrective action taken.
Responsibility II
2. Maintains all assigned equipment to ensure proper functioning of all shifts.
2.1Handles all assigned equipment properly and does not lose damage or take home with the exception of assigned radio belt clip.
2.2Uses and maintains all department vehicles in accordance with department policy.
2.3Performs daily tape exchange of multiplexer recording as assigned
2.4Delivers by hand daily portable radio and medical center keys to oncoming officer at change of shift.
Responsibility III
3. Provides other safety/security functions as requested by the director or manager to assist with routine services.
3.1Notifies the director or manager immediately whenever a courier request exceeds driving fifteen (15) miles or more one way.
3.2Trains all new employees as designated by manager of all aspects of shift responsibilities.
3.3Adheres to VBMC Policy & Procedure Manual and has a basic knowledge of all policies and procedures written in the manual.
3.4Inspects and documents all fire extinguisher inspections as assigned by coordinator manager or director.
3.5Provides coverage for lunches and breaks and other absences of parking garage attendant/valet as necessary.
3.6Provides heliport services following department policy for all landings.
3.7Assists during all snow and ice conditions by maintaining main entrance and walkways in accordance with snow emergency policy.
Responsibility IV
4. Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to medical center and department policies and procedures.
4.1Adheres to Infection Control Policies and Procedures at all times.
4.2Maintains appearance of work area(s) according to department standards.
4.3Adheres to all safety regulations reporting any variances to manager immediately.
4.4Attends and actively participates in all in-services as required.
4.5Reports immediately all incidents irregularities unsafe conditions equipment and/or unusual occurrences to coordinator or manager.
4.6Accepts regulated medical waste following department and infection control procedures at all times from only medical offices and businesses listed in the regulated medical waste log book.
4.7Accepts sharps from community residents only when properly packaged according to Health Department Policy and following department procedures.
Responsibility V
5. Responds to various emergency situations including hazardous material spills to eliminate or minimize unsafe conditions.
5.1Provides crowd control and directs fire department officials to all house emergencies and disaster situations.
5.2Responds to all reports of hazardous material spills within 5 minutes with appropriate clean up supplies and personal protective equipment.
5.3Responds to all emergency security calls on ext. 72100 or through switchboard operator within 2 minutes and completes incident report within 24 hours.
5.4Provides direct supervision of violent or disruptive patients for a limited time as instructed by Nursing Supervisor.
Responsibility VI
6. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients family members visitors and Medical Center personnel as identified in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
6.1Displays a caring and courteous attitude and represents the Medical Center in a positive manner to all persons noted above.
6.2Promotes and contributes positively to intra-departmental and inter-departmental relationships with no more than two complaints in a six-month period.
6.3Maintains the confidentiality of employees and departmental information with no infractions.
6.4Adheres to departmental and Medical Center dress codes as observed by Supervisor and wears a VBMC picture identification badge 100% of the time.
6.5Maintains a professional demeanor at all times recognizing that the position is seen as an extension of the Chief Executive Officer.
6.6Develops rapport with Medical Center employees that enables them to bring concerns freely and with assurance information will be shared confidentially with Chief Executive Officer.
6.7Demonstrates ability to work well with others to ensure all assigned work duties are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
6.8Communicates effectively at all times to promote inter-departmental and intra-departmental collaboration.
6.9Demonstrates willingness to assist co-workers and/or to accept additional assignments as requested to support the departments efficiency as observed by the supervisor.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:Requires high school diploma or equivalent. General knowledge of simple mathematics and writing skills.
- Experience:Requires a minimum of six months of experience in security.
- License:Valid N.Y.S. driving license with a good driving record. Valid N.Y.S. Security Guard Registration card.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1010
Department: Security
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $24.21 - $32.58 Hourly
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
About Company
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