Security Guard / Security Officer

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the security of employees, patients, and visitors, and for the detection of hazardous or unsafe conditions.

Essential Position Duties:

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property by 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant public safety codes and security procedure.
• 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 read and follow instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Ability to respect patients including those who have impaired cognition.

Schedule Availability ( Rotating Schedule) :

Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm

Mon, Tues, Thurs 10:45am-9:15pm & Fri. 1:30pm-12:00am

Tues-Fri 12:45pm-9:15pm & Saturday 7:30am-5:00pm

COHC Employee Benefits:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Accrued Vacation Time
• Three (3) Personal Days
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability
• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

Requirements

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED
• One to two years experience as security personnel.
• Flexibility to workdays, weekends and evenings as required.
• Flexibility to work at multiple sites.
• Bi-Lingual preferred (Spanish) but not required.

Certification/Licensure:

• Connecticut driver’s license required.
• Active guard card issued by the State of Connecticut

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIRMENTS:

COHC requires all new employees to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to starting employment with COHC unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.