Job Title: Safety & Security Officer
Department: Security
Location: St Mary's Campus
Hours Per Week: 40hrs
Schedule: Evenings (3pm - 11:30pm)

SUMMARY

The safety and security officer preserves the peace and good order within Rochester Regional Health facilities.  Additionally, ensuring a safe environment for all that is on the property. Performs security patrols, answers security calls, conducts initial investigations, actively participates in visitor and patient safety initiatives, and responds to emergencies. Provides superior customer service by modeling Rochester Regional Values.

  

ATTRIBUTES

• One year of work experience in the fields of Safety and Security, Public Safety and/or Law Enforcement.
• Demonstrated professionalism
• Ability to think quickly and make decisive judgments 
• Ability to remain calm in high stress situations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes initial complaint and generates reports to be investigated.
• Identifies and reports real or potential hazards in the environment.
• Maintains a positive professional image at all times.
• May transfer and discharge patients as requested.
•  Checks fire safety equipment daily to ensure their proper operation and either corrects or reports their deficiencies to the appropriate department.
• Deters criminal activity and provides for a secure environment for staff and visitors through scheduled and unscheduled tours of the facility.
• Is knowledgeable and adheres to unit practice to allow or deny access to after-hours visitors.
• Provides for the protection and safety of patients, visitors, employees and physical property.
• After training, monitors psychiatric patients as directed by medical or psychiatric staff, to maintain the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Open and secure doors per department schedules or for authorized personnel.
• Answers telephones, monitors various radios and CCTV’s in accordance with established procedures, dispatches available personnel as needed.
• Responds to emergency situations and unsafe conditions, interceding on behalf of Rochester Regional Health.
•  Ensures that all shift duties assigned are completed in a professional and timely manner.
•  Conducts random patrols of all RRH facilities and parking lots as assigned.
•  Submits accurate and complete reports, documenting events, incidents, and situations encountered.
• When necessary, controls and monitors access at fixed posts.
• Properly secures and accurately documents the intake of property, valuables and cash.
• Provide escorts as necessary.
• Interacts with local law enforcement when necessary.
• Exercises good judgment and/or engages the appropriate resource when necessary.
• Acts as ambassador for RRH policies and values.
• Exhibits integrity in all forms of reporting activities, investigatory involvement, and personal interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Licensure / Certification Skills:

• NYS Security Guard Act License (OR) Registered as a Police or Peace Officer in NYS and required to obtain NYS Security Guard Act License within 3 months of hire.
• Valid NYS Driver’s license.
•  CPR certification New hires or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Preventing Managing Crisis Situation Training (PMCS) certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV)New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV), SO - Security Officer license - New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services (DOLS)New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services (DOLS)New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services (DOLS)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$21.00 - $23.00Rochester14611

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.