Overview:
Catholic Health is an integrated system encompassing some of the regions finest health and human services agencies.
The health system has nearly 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices and multispecialty ambulatory locations. St.
Joseph Hospital, located in Bethpage, NY, is a 203-bed community hospital that holds The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval, signifying full accreditation by the nations predominant standards-setting body in health care.
St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement Award.
We come to our work out of a true sense of mission, seeing every patient we care for in their totalitythe body, mind and spirit.
Join us as we transform the way health care is delivered.
Job Details:
Responsibilities of the Security Guard include: Responds quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations.
Ensures only authorized personnel are admitted onto Hospital premises.
Responds without undue delay to emergency calls for assistance to control disorderly conduct or combative patients.
Patrols buildings and grounds; inspects doors, windows and locks to determine level of security.
Investigates incidents of unusual circumstances reported by hospital personnel, visitors, physicians or patients.
Reports all incidents, verbally or through incident report documentation before the end of the shift.
Inspects, tests, and maintains fire related equipment and apparatus at the Hospital and off sites; conducts fire & safety inspections of buildings.
Instructs Hospital personnel on fire safety and prevention.Regulates and controls vehicular traffic; ensures emergency vehicle access and patrols parking areas to detect any irregularities.
Assists and gives courteous responses to any inquiry made by patients, visitors or personnel.Writes accurate, clear, legible reports. Requirements for the Security Guard role include: High School diploma or equivalent.One year satisfactory experience in the security field, preferably in a hospital or health related facility or newly licensed security officer currently enrolled in and/or have taken relevant college courses highly preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.NYS Security License required.
Valid NYS driver's license required.AED and BLS Certification Required.
Posted Salary Range:
USD $27.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.
:
The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.
In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.