Security Guard

SUMMARY
This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety/Security for assigned shift of the security department. Its responsibility is for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, patients, and all visitors.
The Security Officer is responsible for policing hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Assists staff with unruly visitors and patients, alleviates facility safety and environmental concerns.

STATUS: Per diem as Needed
LOCATION: All Hospital Locations - St. Lawrence Health
DEPARTMENT: Safety and Security
SCHEDULE: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends

ATTRIBUTES
• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice with 2 years prior experience preferred.
• NYS Security Guard License preferred – to be attained within six months of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Standing for long periods of time depending on shift, 8, 10, or 12 hours.
• Will be required to work non-standard shifts. (Weekends, evenings, swing shift, overnights, or some combination of both).
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, and ladders.
• Lifting: Heavy is considered lifting 100 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$16.00 - $21.75

CITY:

Potsdam

POSTAL CODE:

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.