Security Officer (EVENING SHIFT)

Evening shift, 8 hours per week, every other weekend at Masonicare at Crosby Commons in Shelton, CT.

About the Role

Provides security for patients, employees, and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assets, and premises. Assists the Security Supervisor with security and safety operations for the upper and lower Masonicare campus in Wallingford, including Masonicare at Crosby Commons.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preventative patrols of buildings and premises to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and intruders.
• Monitors conduct of visitors; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Escorts employees and visitors to parking areas, building lots, and hospital buildings.
• Writes comprehensive, accurate reports detailing activities during shift.
• Responds to incidents/accidents, completely documenting them using prescribed departmental forms and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from employees, visitors, vendors, and students.
• Provides assistance to nursing staff with psychiatric patients as needed.
• Reacts to internal and external emergencies.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and buildings.
• Secures patient valuables or lost and found articles; maintains records of items received.
• Controls vehicle traffic and facility; conducts checks of parking areas, issuing tickets and reporting infractions.
• Maintains knowledge of computerized database for vehicle tracking.
• Notifies supervisor, police, or fire department when situations warrant.
• Notifies maintenance personnel for major snow or ice conditions.
• Provides relief for communications coordinator.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Participates in mandatory in-service education programs.
• Responds to fire alarms, calls for aid, and other emergencies following described procedures in the Fire/Disaster plan and departmental policy and procedures.
• Communicates important information to pertinent staff.
• Provides prompt, courteous service to residents and their families with a positive attitude.
• Listens to residents' concerns and responds appropriately in a professional manner.
• Helps create a safe work environment by following safety guidelines to prevent injuries to staff, residents, and visitors.
• Notifies management of unsafe work conditions.
• Adheres to departmental dress code by wearing full uniform and presenting a neat, clean, and professional appearance.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities, and physical condition.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Guard card/security officer required certification course.
• 6-12 months experience in security operations preferred.
• Active and valid guard card.

Skills

• Able to handle emergency situations.
• Able to handle multiple demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Provides care and services demonstrating behaviors and principles of person-centered care, including affording people dignity, respect, and compassion, offering coordinated care, support, and treatment, and care that is personalized.