Armed Security Officer

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 and caring 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 to make your career home with us as an Armed Security on our Security team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary functions to ensure the daily safety of the Garnet Health Medical Center hospital community, including all patients, visitors, employees and volunteers.
• Enforce all established Garnet Health Medical Center and Security Department specific policies and procedures as part of the Medical Center’s protection program, which includes physical and procedural security designed to safeguard personnel, prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, materials, information, and documents, and to prevent theft and damage of same.
• At the direction of leadership, may provide supervision to Security Officers.

Qualifications

• 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; must maintain 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; no routine exposure to hazards. Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks; 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, to work well under pressure, to 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.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement programs for continued education.
• Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit individual and family needs.
• Inclusive and diverse team culture that encourages contribution of exceptional talents, skills and perspectives.

Pay

The compensation range for the role is $25.00 - $30.00 hourly. Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, 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).

Schedule

May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.