Armed Security Guard
About the role
At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite you to make your career home with us as an Armed Security Officer on our Security team at Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills.
Responsibilities
Position summary: The Armed Security Officer will perform all necessary functions to ensure the daily safety of the Garnet Health Medical Center hospital community, including all Garnet Health Medical Center facilities. Responsibilities include:
- Enforcing all established Garnet Health Medical Center and Security Department policies and procedures as part of the Medical Center’s protection program
- Safeguarding personnel, preventing unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, materials, information, and documents
- Preventing theft and damage of same
- At the direction of leadership, may provide supervision to Security Officers
Pay
The compensation range for the role is $25.00 – $30.00 hourly. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining compensation, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Requirements
- Minimum education: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Security or related field required OR direct five (5) years of direct Law Enforcement/Security experience within a position of responsible charge
- Active shooter response training course preferred
- Minimum experience: Law Enforcement/Security experience required
- Required certification/registration: Licensed and Registered with the Armed Security Guard Registry of New York State required
- Valid NYS Unrestricted (full carry) firearm license required
- Valid NYS Driver’s license required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter
Physical Requirements
- Light to heavy duty based on job requirements and emergency situations
- May require physical restraint of patients, visitors, and others as necessary
- May require armed confrontations
- Maintains licensure and proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and firearms
Working Conditions
- Environmental demands and exposure to hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility with no routine exposure to hazards
- Physical demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion; evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment; can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking; ability to lift 10 lbs
- Mental demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, work well under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks; possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility; ability to multi-task; required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled; demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations
- May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary
Workplace type: On-site