Armed Security Guard
POSITION SUMMARY: The Armed Security Officer will perform all necessary functions to ensure the daily safety of the Garnet Health Medical Center hospital community; including all Garnet Health Medical Center facilities, but not limited to, all patients, visitors, employees and volunteers. They will be responsible to enforce all established Garnet Health Medical Center and Security Department specific policies and procedures as to the Medical Centers protection program which includes physical and procedural security designed to safeguard personnel, prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, materials, information, and documents, and to prevent theft and damage of same. At the direction of leadership may provide supervision to Security Officers.
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The compensation range for the role is $25.00 -$30.00 hourly.
Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range for the role is $25.00 -$30.00 hourly. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation 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)
Minimum Education: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Security or related field required OR direct five (5) years of direct Law Enforcement/Security experience within a position of responsible charge. Active shooter response training course preferred.
Minimum Experience: Law Enforcement/Security experience required
Required Certification/Registration: Licensed and Registered with the Armed Security Guard Registry of New York State required. Valid NYS Unrestricted (full carry) firearm license required. Valid NYS Driver’s license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Must attend hospital crisis training program within 3 months of hire or transfer and annually thereafter.
Physical Requirements: Light to heavy duty based on job requirements and emergency situations. May require physical restraint of patients, visitors, and other as necessary. May require armed confrontations. Maintains licensure and proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices and firearms.
Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well-lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
Evenings, (3p-11p) including rotating weekends and holidays.
GHMC-Catskills
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Regular Part-Time
Garnet Health is a New York State, not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles northwest of New York City. It is the corporate parent of Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Urgent Care, Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills and Garnet Health Medical Center Foundation. Garnet Health is dedicated to developing specialty services, medical programs and needed healthcare services that allow residents to remain close to home to receive quality care.
Providing healthcare to approximately 450,000 residents in Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties, Garnet Health was designed to improve the quality, stability and efficiency of healthcare services in the mid-Hudson and Catskill region. Garnet Health provides services by more than 4,000 employed professionals and over 850 medical staff members and is recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2018 and 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies. An academic affiliate of the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Garnet Health retains compassionate professionals who continually strive toward the hospital’s mission to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional health care.
