Safety & Security Officer.

Job Title: Safety & Security Officer
Department: St. Mary's Hospital
Location: St. Mary's Hospital
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Rotation Schedule
 

SUMMARY:
The role provides experienced support in ensuring the safety and security of individuals and property within Rochester Regional Health facilities. In addition to performing full officer duties—including patrols, incident response, and access control—this role may serve as Officer in Charge during shifts and provides critical support in medical and psychiatric environments. This position secures valuables, operates communications systems, maintains detailed reports, and serves as a role model for professionalism and adherence to uniform standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs the duties of an Officer in Charge as required.

• Provides for the protection and safety of patients, visitors, employees and physical property at all times in a professional manner.

• Monitors psychiatric patients as directed by medical or psychiatric staff, to maintain the safety of patients, staff and visitors.

• Open and secure doors per department schedules or for authorized personnel.

• Answers telephones, monitors various radios and CCTV’s in accordance with established procedures, dispatches available personnel as needed.

• Responds to emergency situations and unsafe conditions, interceding on behalf of the Health System.

• Ensures that all shift duties assigned are completed in a professional and timely manner.

• Conducts random patrols of Rochester Regional Health System facilities and parking lots for security and the discovery of safety related issues.

• Submits accurate and complete reports, documenting events, incidents, and situations encountered.

• Properly secures and accurately documents the intake of property, valuables and cash.

• Must maintain the highest standards of personal grooming and appearance. Strictly adhering to company uniform standards.

• Controls and monitors access at fixed posts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3 years of experience in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military, or Security

• NYS Security Guard License within 90 days of hire

• Valid NYS Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest in safety and security, public safety, or law enforcement.

• Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in high-stress or emergency situations.

• Demonstrated interest in security, safety, or law enforcement is preferred.

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:

$24.50 - $24.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14611

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.