Security Guard

Optimus Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Care Center with sites operating in Bridgeport, Stamford and Stratford, CT. We are the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County, proudly serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay.

We are currently recruiting for a Full-Time Security Guard to be responsible for the security of employees, patients, and visitors, and for the detection of hazardous or unsafe conditions. The role is to work in one of our Bridgeport, CT locations.

All employees of Optimus Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject only to the limited exemptions required by law.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Turn on security system and lights in health center.
• Unlock necessary hall doors for staff entry.
• Secure and lock building at the close of business.
• Implement the instruction for Evacuation as instructed by the Director of Facilities.
• Work according to the schedule decided at the weekly department staff meeting.
• Attend the department and all staff meetings.
• Comply with company’s mission, Infection Control, OSHA, DPH rules and regulation.
• Must maintain appropriate attendance.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                                     

Knowledge of relevant public safety codes and security procedures. Attention to their environment and premises as well as attention to small details. Sufficient verbal and written communications skills to perform the tasks required. Ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Ability to respect patients including those have impaired cognition. Bilingual preferred (Spanish) but not required. Ability to work flexible hours and cover multiple locations if needed. High School Diploma. 

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:   Clean Connecticut driver’s license required. Active guard card issued by the State of Connecticut required. 

Working for Optimus:   

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in Optimus’ Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.  These values-outstanding, patient-centered, trustworthy, integrity, multicultural, understanding and supportive -help guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.                                                                                                                                           

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function.
• Excellent health & welfare benefit
• Competitive Compensation
• Optimus and its caring and multi-lingual staff proudly serve hundreds of thousands of our neighbors, in a caring patient-centered environment.

OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER