Armed Security Officer at Northwell Career Site

Village of Valley Stream, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patrolling, Monitoring, Access Control, Traffic Control, Incident Reporting, Surveillance, Firearm Handling, Safety Compliance, Physical Force, Emergency Response, Package Inspection, Team Assistance, Regulatory Compliance, Equipment Maintenance, Documentation, Investigation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce system policies. Enforces access control policy. Secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required. Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner. Job Responsibility 1.Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce hospital policies. Enforces access control policy. 2.Secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required. 3.Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner. 4.Operates and maintains facility vehicles in accordance with regulatory compliance and policies. 5.Operates and maintains all security and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and facility policies. 6.Writes incident report in accordance with policies and procedures to document events. 7.Checks contents of packages. 8.Assists security personnel in the performance of their duties, through the use of physical force, when required. 9.Carries a firearm as directed. 10.Reports all fire hazards and safety violations. Escorts Hospital personnel, as required. 11.Assists in surveillance of high profile patient/visitors and associated records. 12.Assist in the investigations of visitors, patients and employees and makes recommendation 13.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification •High School Diploma or equivalent required •Active or former sworn law enforcement personnel from a state or territory within the United States or, a licensed New York State Armed Security Guard, or equivalent, for at least 3 consecutive years, required. Out of state applicants must meet the requirements of HR218. •Valid NYS Armed Security Guard license, required. •Valid NYS Pistol Permit, which authorizes permit holder to carry their firearms in the geographical area of their employment and their residence, required. •Current or former NYS Police/Peace Officer as defined by the NYS Criminal Procedure Law section 1.20 preferred *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Northwell Health At Northwell Health, we're a network of collaborators, research pioneers, entrepreneurs and educators—74,000+ strong—each year caring for millions of individuals and their families who share our neighborhoods and communities where we live, love and work. Northwell is a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for, the only health care provider in New York State to be recognized. As New York State’s largest healthcare provider and employer, Northwell has many career opportunities across our 23 hospitals, nearly 800 outpatient facilities, our laboratories, and our world-class research facility with locations spanning across Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester. Our team members have limitless opportunities for career growth, learning and development with a rewarding and inclusive culture that supports and nurtures their professional journey at every step of the way. A Northwell career is a career well cared for. Long Island Jewish Valley Stream (LIJVS), a division of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, is a 284 licensed-bed, full-service community hospital and a designated Stroke Center certified by the American Heart Association. LIJVS became a premier destination for orthopedic care by opening a state-of-the-art Orthopedic Hospital. LIJVS is the first hospital on Long Island to receive dual accreditation by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery and a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. The Critical Care Units at LIJVS have achieved the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the first community hospiral at Northwell to achieve this award. The hospital has also received Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Valley Stream has been designated as a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) hospital for its commitment for providing the highest quality, compassionate and innovative care for our geriatric population.

Responsibilities

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for patrolling and monitoring buildings to protect life and property, enforcing access control policies, and regulating traffic. Additional duties include operating security equipment, writing incident reports, and assisting in investigations.