Security Officer (EVENING SHIFT) at Masonicare Corp

Shelton, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preventative Patrols, Incident Reporting, Emergency Response, Security Operations, Visitor Monitoring, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Patient Assistance, Vehicle Control, Record Keeping, Safety Guidelines Adherence, Professional Appearance, Person-Centered Care, Handling Emergencies, Handling Multiple Demands

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Security Officer (EVENING SHIFT) Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT Evening Shift/ PT 8hrs/wk / Every Other Weekend (Saturday and Sunday ) / 4pm - 12 am Summary of Position: Provides security for patients, employees and visitors; protects hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned. Assists the Security Supervisor with security and safety operations for the Wesley Heights Campus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Conducts preventative patrols of buildings and premises to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism and intruders. 2. Monitors conduct of visitors; confronts unauthorized persons for questioning as needed. Escorts employees and visitors to parking areas and buildings lots and hospital buildings. 3. Writes comprehensive accurate reports detailing activities during shift. Responds to incidents/accidents completely documenting same using prescribed departmental forms and procedures. 4. Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from employees, visitors, vendors and students. 5. Provides assistance to nursing staff of psychiatric patients as needed. 6. Reacts to internal and external emergencies. 7. Secures and/or unlocks offices and buildings. Secures patient valuables or lost and found articles; maintains records of items received. 8. Controls vehicle traffic and facility. Conducts checks of parking areas issuing tickets and reporting infractions. Maintains knowledge of computerized database for vehicle tracking. 9. Notify supervisor, police or fire department when situations warrant. Notifies maintenance personnel for major snow or ice conditions. 10. Provides relief for communications coordinator. 11. Attends meetings as required. Participates in mandatory in-service education programs. 12. Responds to fire alarms, calls for aid and other emergencies at Masonicare Health Center and Ashlar Village following described procedures in the Fire/Disaster plan and departmental policy and procedures. Communicates important information to pertinent staff. 13. Provides prompt, courteous service to residents and their families with a positive attitude. When speaking with residents, listens to their concerns and responds appropriately in a professional manner. 14. Helps create a safe work environment by following safety guidelines to prevent injuries to staff, residents, and visitors. Notifies management of unsafe work conditions. 15. Adheres to departmental dress code by wearing full uniform and presenting a neat, clean and professional appearance. 16. Communicates effectively and tactfully with adult and older residents/patients, recognizing their age, cultural diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. 17. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School or GED, guard card/security officer required certification course Experience: 6-12 months experience in security operations preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active and valid guard card. Key Competencies: Able to handle emergency situations. Able to handle multiple demands. Interpersonal skills. Must be able to speak, read and write English. Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized. This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. Evening Shift/ PT 8 hrs/wk / Every Other Weekend

Responsibilities

The Security Officer provides security for patients, employees, and visitors by conducting preventative patrols, monitoring conduct, and responding to incidents and emergencies across the hospital premises. Essential duties include writing comprehensive reports, controlling vehicle traffic, securing buildings, and assisting nursing staff with psychiatric patients as needed.