Day-Security Officer

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.

We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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We will be hosting a Security Officer Interview Event for NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island on Sunday, January 25th from 10:00AM-2:00PM, where you will have the opportunity to meet with hiring leaders in person. RSVP is not necessary; candidates should bring their resume, as well as all applicable licenses/certifications.

Location for the event:
Research and Academic Building, 101 Mineola Blvd, Room G-018

ABC (located on the Ground Floor).

In this role, the successful candidate patrols hospital buildings and grounds; holds post on an assigned shift protecting patients, visitors, volunteers, employees, and property; responds to hospital emergencies and provides staff support on access control and special activities as required.

• Greets patients, visitors, and employees in a courteous manner, identifying yourself by name if requested.
• Provides directions to visitors as needed, responding to inquiries politely and promptly.
• Protects and safeguards various hospital properties and installations, patrolling surrounding areas to ensure orderliness of environment (locking and/or opening doors, securing restricted areas, checking fire hoses, stairwells, etc.) in accordance with established procedure.
• Operates and/or monitors various security systems (alarms, TV surveillance, etc.).
• Directs traffic and guards during ceremonies, and provides security escorts as directed (e.g., safe corridor to parking garages).
• Observes visitors to hospital, answers questions, and investigates reported losses, suspicious and/or unusual situations in a courteous, efficient manner.
• Escorts unruly or unauthorized personnel from hospital premises in a tactful and professional manner; may require restraining skills to subdue violators and/or emotionally disturbed individuals.
• Prepares and submits appropriate incident reports to supervisor.
• Explains hospital security policies and procedures to visitors, staff, etc., as necessary.
• Assists other departments in controlling visitor traffic as required.
• Maintains hospital package control policy in accordance with established procedure.
• Responds promptly to fire alarms and other emergencies using established communication system in accordance with established procedure.
• Unlocks doors, directs immediate populations to a safe area, assists fire brigade or appropriate others in a timely and efficient manner.
• Detains law violators and represents the hospital in legal cases as necessary; may drive hospital vehicles.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid NYS Security Guard License.
• Current and valid Crisis Prevention/Intervention (CPI) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire date).
• Current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire date).
• Strong communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Crisis Prevention/Intervention-Ct
• Security Guard Reg-NYS

• College courses.
• Current and valid NYS Drivers License.
• Basic computer skills (including MS Office).

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather,…