SECURITY OFFICER

This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 10calendar days.

Associates are eligible to apply for a transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Probationary period is three (3) months for full-time and part-time employees.

Montefiore Medical Center is proud to announce the upcoming launch of a new acute inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing high-quality, short-term psychiatric care for children and adolescents. This specialized unit will enhance access to timely, developmentally appropriate mental health services, offering a safe, structured, and compassionate environment to support patients in crisis and help stabilize their condition.

As part of our efforts to build a strong, multidisciplinary team, we are currently seeking a Security Officer. The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Medical Center's patients, visitors, and associates by carrying out assigned security duties. Prevents potential threats or destructive acts against Medical Center property. Performs additional responsibilities as required to maintain a secure environment.

Qualifications:

• Guards and secures designated entrances/exits to ensure those only patients, associates, and authorized visitors enter the facility
• Responds to emergency/unusual situations in the facility, including fires, disturbances, disruptive patients or visitors, and other occurrences when assistance is requested or needed by the staff according to Montefiore procedures & policies
• Checks authorizations to remove medical center property from the facility. Safeguards facility, patient, and associate property according to Montefiore procedures & policies
• Exercise constant vigilance in reference to patients, staff, and visitors within the facility
• Receives complaints and suggestions from staff and communicates these responses to supervisor
• Conducts initial investigation of incidents and prepares and submits all required reports according to Montefiore procedure and policies
• Performs ancillary support functions including but not limited to morgue operation, vehicular traffic control, off-hours receipt of packages, information desk duties, and transporting people or packages between Montefiore facilities. Performs all related duties as assigned by a security supervisor

Requirements:

• GED or High School diploma
• Completion of an NYS-approved security guard training program and a current NYS security guard license required
• HEARTSAVER-CERTIFIED FIRST AID, CPR, AND AED CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Valid NYS class 4 driver's license preferred
• At least 3 years of security or military experience preferred

Department: Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Bargaining Unit:S.S.O.B.ACampus:HUTCH Employment Status:Regular Full-TimeAddress:1300 Waters Place, Bronx

Shift:EveningScheduled Hours:4 PM-12 AMReq ID:225192Salary Range/Pay Rate: $23.01

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