Security Officer-PD - Catholic Health

Catholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the region’s finest health and human services agencies. The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations.

Mercy Medical Center is a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital known for our compassionate doctors, nurses and health care staff that are committed to providing excellence in care to meet the health needs of our patients. Mercy has earned the Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center - the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

We come to our work out of a true sense of mission, seeing every patient we care for in their totality—the body, mind and spirit. Join us as we transform the way health care is delivered.

Responsibilities of the Security Officer include:

• Responds quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted onto Hospital premises.
• Responds without undue delay to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients.
• Patrols buildings and grounds; inspects doors, windows and locks to determine level of security.
• Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital personnel, visitors, physicians or patients. 
• Reports all incidents, verbally or through incident report documentation before the end of the shift.
• Inspects, tests, and maintains fire related equipment and apparatus at the Hospital and off sites; conducts fire & safety inspections of buildings.
• Instructs Hospital personnel on fire safety and prevention.
• Regulates and controls vehicular traffic; ensures emergency vehicle access and patrols parking areas to detect any irregularities.
• Assists and gives courteous responses to any inquiry made by patients, visitors or personnel.
• Writes accurate, clear, legible reports.

Requirements for the Security Officer role include:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of satisfactory experience in the security field, preferably in a hospital or health related facility or newly licensed security officer currently enrolled in and/or have taken relevant college courses. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• NYS Security License.
• Valid NYS driver's license.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

 At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.