Armed Security Officer

Job Responsibility

• Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce hospital policies.
• Enforces access control policy.
• Secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required.
• Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner.
• Operates and maintains facility vehicles in accordance with regulatory compliance and policies.
• Operates and maintains all security and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and facility policies.
• Writes incident report in accordance with policies and procedures to document events.
• Checks contents of packages.
• Affords assistance to security personnel in the performance of their duties, through the use of physical force, when required.
• Carries a firearm as directed.
• Reports all fire hazards and safety violations.
• Escorts Hospital personnel, as required.
• Assists in surveillance of high profile patient/visitors and associated records.
• Assists in the investigations of visitors, patients and employees and makes recommendation.

Job Qualification

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• NYS Armed Security Guard license AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND three (3) years Armed Security Guard experience, required.
• OR NYS Armed Security Guard license AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND prior NYS Police Officer experience (in good standing), required.
• OR NYS Private Investigator License AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND three (3) years Private Investigator or Armed Security Guard experience, required.
• OR Active NYS Police Officer Certification, required.