Security Officer

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include:

• U.S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital
• Health grades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market.

Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well‑being is truly heartfelt.

• Provides security, safety and guest services to enhance the overall environment for all patients, employees, physicians, visitors, and other guests of Vassar Brothers Medical Center and its corporate affiliates.

• 1.1 Responds to all requests for security services within a reasonable length of time, documenting each request on the daily shift log.
• 1.2 Conducts tours as directed by Security Policy using Morse data recorder for each shift, and identifies and documents safety concerns during each tour.
• 1.3 Provides parking lot security with a visible presence as scheduled by the director, manager or designee.
• 1.4 Collects, documents, transports, and secures patient valuables according to medical center policy as requested by the Nursing Department.
• 1.5 Reports to Emergency Room post at scheduled start time. Maintains post at monitor station and does not leave except in emergency or other urgent medical center situations.
• 1.6 Completes a security log for every assigned shift in the Emergency Room.
• 1.7 Documents all reported losses, vandalism, safety situations, and other related security matters on a Security Department Incident Report Form and passes pertinent information to other staff members in a timely and efficient manner.
• 1.8 Conducts fire drills as scheduled and provides completed report including any identified problems with corrective action taken.

• 2.1 Handles all assigned equipment properly and does not lose, damage or take home, with the exception of assigned radio belt clip.
• 2.2 Uses and maintains all department vehicles in accordance with department policy.
• 2.3 Performs daily tape exchange of multiplexer recording as assigned.
• 2.4 Delivers by hand daily, portable radio and medical center keys to oncoming officer at change of shift.

• 3.1 Notifies the director or manager immediately whenever a courier request exceeds driving fifteen (15) miles or more one way.
• 3.2 Trains all new employees as designated by manager of all aspects of shift responsibilities.
• 3.3 Adheres to VBMC Policy & Procedure Manual and has a basic knowledge of all policies and procedures written in the manual.
• 3.4 Inspects and documents all fire extinguisher inspections as assigned by coordinator, manager or director.
• 3.5 Provides coverage for lunches and breaks and other absences of parking garage attendant/valet as necessary.
• 3.6 Provides heliport services following department policy for all landings.
• 3.7 Assists during all snow and…