Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Previous experience in a fast-paced service organization; healthcare security experience preferred. Should display good organizational ability and time management skills. Must possess excellent human relations skills, good oral command of the English language, good writing skills. Ability to verbally and physically deescalate disruptive, violent and/or crisis situations. Job Summary Functions as a Senior Security Officer, providing knowledgeable guidance to other officers. Designs, develops, purchases, installs programs and maintains specialized security applications such as but not limited to: Electronic and Networked Access Control Systems, Mechanical Access control Systems, Burglar Alarm Systems, Camera and Networked Recording Systems, Intercom Systems, Key Control Systems, VHF Radio Systems, Signage design and manufacture. Support Security Officer operations as needed. Responsibilities Cost effectively designs, develops, purchases, installs programs and maintains specialized security applications as determined necessary by the organization. Frequently inspects and documents application performance to ensure a high level of reliability and protectionfrom liability. Ensures frequent software back-up programs are in place so that recovery data is current. Ensures adequate hardware is in stock for regular maintenance and repair. Performs a broad array of time related safety-security tasks at regular intervals (i.e., facility locking and unlocking, facility fire watch and observational tours, and parking lot enforcement) as well as other timed location oriented tasks as assigned. Provides excellent physical protective services to patients, visitors, staff and business assets. Acts as monitor, courier, escort, or bodyguard as needs arise. Skillfully controls situations of crisis, emergency, and intervention between violent, and/or disruptive individuals following established guidelines, policies or direction. Accurately captures and disseminates essential safety-security data for department team knowledge, use, and regulatory/liability compliance. Reviews information, instruction and correspondence daily prior to engaging in work activities. Clarifies information as necessary. Shall be intimately knowledgeable of all facility alarm systems, components, and parameters of operation. Shall have the ability to interact with computerized components, and be proficient in basic training and troubleshooting skills, programming and bypassing of faulted zones. Qualifications/Requirements

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience in a fast-paced environment; healthcare security experience preferred. Should display good organizational ability and time management skills. Must possess excellent human relations skills, good oral command of the English language, good writing skills. Ability to verbally and physically deescalate disruptive, violent and/or crisis situations.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current NYS Department of State, Security Guard license required. Acceptable NYS driver's license required. Must display advanced computer skills and competency. Must display good mechanical aptitude and understanding of various building emergency systems.