Security Officer

FUNCTION: This position is responsible for providing and maintaining a safe and secure environment for Arms Acres patients, employees and visitors according to facility policies and licensing guidelines. Investigates and provides written reports on action taken on complaints and disturbances. Security Officer secures the buildings and equipment from loss or abuse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as required.

1. Make at least four tours of the building per shift, and at least two outside the building, examining and observing all doors and windows that should be locked; doors to stairwells to ascertain they are free from blockage; and that all exits are free from obstructions.

• Lock and unlock all doors in accordance with established time schedule. Respond to any alarms of unauthorized doors opening.
• Assist Clinical Department and Nursing Units associates in controlling combative patients in accordance with established policies and guidelines (Code White).
• Call local law enforcement agencies, as required, including, but not limited to, the removal of unruly guests.
• Maintain a log of all requests and action taken on each request while manning the Security Control Center, as well as any incidents or activities affecting safety or security.
• Monitor the fire alarms and follow established procedures when events occur.
• Provide a detailed report of all areas checked, calls for service and infraction of safety and security policies at the end of each shift.
• Act as “Manager on Duty” during the overnight shift and appropriately handle situations that may occur during the shift involving safety, security, or behavioral issues involving patients and/or staff according to Arms Acres established policies and procedures. Consults Administration as appropriate.
• Serves on the Safety Committee to attend and report at these and Management Team monthly meetings in the absence of the Security Manager
• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent; satisfactory background check; prior training in security, law enforcement. Valid Driver’s License, Valid NY Security Guard License. New York State Security Clearance. Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures. BLS or CPR preferred Computer (specify) Microsoft Office Word, Excel.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Fluently read and write English. Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. The ability to do the following: manage stress appropriately, make decisions under pressure, manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately, handle multiple priorities, work alone, work in areas that are confined and/or crowded. Skill in observing situations and decision making. Skill in dealing courteously with public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to use hands to stand, and walk. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will have to perform repetitive tasks/motions , distinguish colors , hear alarms/telephone/tape, recorder/normal speaking voice, have good manual dexterity, have good eye-hand-foot coordination, have clarity of vision: Near (< 20”); Mid (>20” - < 20’) Far (> 20’)

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee may be also be exposed to the following: chemicals/detergents, exposure to extreme conditions, communicable diseases, to blood and/or body fluids, and hot/cold.

Job Type: Full Time and Per Diem

Pay: Depends on Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Security: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Security License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20