Senior Security Officer – Per Diem

Role Overview

• Under the direction of the Lead Security Officer, is responsible for the performance of all security and safety duties as assigned.
• Provide armed, uniformed Security presence throughout SPHP campuses.
• Assess threats, provide immediate response to, and mitigate offenses against public order, life and safety of colleagues, staff, patients, visitors and others on and within the buildings and grounds of SPHP.
• Make investigations and thorough reporting to Lead Security Officer and other SPHP Leadership.
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies based on threat assessment and offenses.
• Pick up hours as the need arises, at our Acute care facilities, other than primary work location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate required.
• Valid NYS Drivers License.
• Unexpired NYS Armed Security Guard License (includes firearms training and a valid NYS pistol permit).
• Minimum of five years Armed Security Guard experience.
• Five (5) years Healthcare/ Hospital security or five (5) years Law Enforcement experience preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the New York State Penal Law and Criminal Procedure Law.
• Knowledge and understanding of the use of force continuum and its application within a private security setting.
• Active police officer certification; active police officers required to obtain NYS Armed Security Guard license within 90 days of hire.