Security Officer

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Security Officer.

In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for providing security by protecting Medical Center patients, faculty, staff, students, and visitors and by preventing destructive acts to Medical Center property.

Job Responsibilities:

• Investigates and follows-up on all incidents that compromise the safety and security of the Medical Center community or property. Demonstrates investigative techniques appropriate to the situation. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate contact person/department regarding identified hazards. Assists in emergency situations as appropriate and according to Medical Center and Security Department policies and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to gather facts and thoroughly assess the scene of an incident. Follows Security Department policies and procedures when interviewing subjects, suspects, and witnesses to an incident or when interviewing complainants.
• Patrols Medical Center grounds and facilities in order to safeguard life and property. Performs various security checks to safeguard life and property. Enforces Medical Center and Security Department policies and procedures as appropriate. Recognizes potentially hazardous situations and implements appropriate preventive measures. Demonstrates knowledge of all security posts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prioritizes, completes and communicates assigned work. Completes assigned work by the end of the tour. Ensures effective coordination of departmental activities by informing department members of the current status of assigned work. Demonstrates willingness and the ability to perform various work assignments competently. Willingness to take on additional assignments upon completion of assigned worked.
• Communicates effectively with all departments, the Medical Center community and visitors. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of information pertaining to the Medical Center including clinician and patient information. Demonstrates appropriate communication techniques to defuse tense or hostile situations. Listens carefully and responds in an appropriate and professional manner.
• Prepares reports as required. Composes written reports that are clear, complete and accurate. Completes reports in accordance with Security Department policies and procedures. Submits reports to the supervisor on a timely basis.
• Responds to the needs and requests for assistance from the Medical Center community and visitors. Provides a prompt and courteous response to requests and/or inquiries from Medical Center patients, visitors, faculty, staff and students. Demonstrates an awareness of important issues that may underlie or impact the request, inquiry or response.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Valid New York State Security Guard License.
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• BLS/CPR from American Heart Association or American Red Cross..

Required Licenses: Basic Life Support Cert, NYS Security Guard License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid New York State Drivers License.
• Prior military/law enforcement experience or Fire Safety Director Certification a plus.
• Prior healthcare experience.
• Verbal and physical de-escalation training.
• Computer literate.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $61,845.59 - $61,845.59 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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