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Northwell Careers

Armed Security Officer (Per Diem)

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An Armed Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Have a license to carry a weapon ranging from a club to a firearm. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$48,089 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce system policies. Enforces access control policy. Secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required. Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner. Job Responsibility 1.Patrols and monitors buildings and grounds to protect life and property and to prevent fire, thefts, vandalism, illegal entry and enforce hospital policies. Enforces access control policy. 2.Secures doors, locks, etc. and activates or de-activates alarms, as required. 3.Controls and regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic in a safe, orderly and respectful manner. 4.Operates and maintains facility vehicles in accordance with regulatory compliance and policies. 5.Operates and maintains all security and facility equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines and facility policies. 6.Writes incident report in accordance with policies and procedures to document events. 7.Checks contents of packages. 8.Assists security personnel in the performance of their duties, through the use of physical force, when required. 9.Carries a firearm as directed. 10.Reports all fire hazards and safety violations. Escorts Hospital personnel, as required. 11.Assists in surveillance of high profile patient/visitors and associated records. 12.Assist in the investigations of visitors, patients and employees and makes recommendation. 13.Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification 1.High School Diploma or equivalent required. 2.NYS Armed Security Guard license AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND three (3) years Armed Security Guard experience, required. OR NYS Armed Security Guard license AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND prior NYS Police Officer experience (in good standing), required. OR NYS Private Investigator License AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND three (3) years Private Investigator or Armed Security Guard experience, required OR Active NYS Police Officer Certification, required.

•Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.



When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range for this position is $39.68-$40.62/hour. Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.