Safety & Security Officer - Lead

Safety & Security Officer - Lead

Department : Safety and Security Location : Newark Wayne Hospital Schedule : Evening Shift (second shift) and Weekends SUMMARY : The safety and security officer preserves the peace and good order within Rochester Regional Health facilities. Additionally, ensuring a safe environment for all that is on the property. Performs security patrols, answers security calls, conducts initial investigations, actively participates in visitor and patient safety initiatives, and responds to emergencies. Provides superior customer service by modeling Rochester Regional Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Demonstrates the ability to perform all the function of a Sr. Security Officer.
• Acts in the capacity of the Supervisor in absence of a leader.
• Assists the Supervisor with supervision of shift operations.
• Interacts with local law enforcement when necessary.
• Exercises good judgment and / or engages the appropriate resource when necessary.
• Acts as ambassador for RRH policies and values.
• Exhibits integrity in all forms of reporting activities, investigatory involvement, and personal interactions.
• Advises shift supervisor on issues of employee performance daily, offering direct input in areas of progress, evaluation, and disciplinary matters.
• Provides for the protection and safety of patients, visitors, employees and physical property at all times in a professional manner.
• Assists the Supervisor with Hospital and departmental training, serving as a training officer for new members of the department.
• Monitors psychiatric patients as directed by medical or psychiatric staff, to maintain the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Responds to emergency situations and unsafe conditions, interceding on behalf of the Health System.
• Ensures that all shift duties assigned are completed in a professional and timely manner.
• Submits accurate and complete reports, documenting events, incidents, and situations encountered.
• Recommends changes in shift procedure when appropriate.
• Complies with and enforces all rules, regulations and instructions issued by the department and hospital.
• Patrols the buildings and grounds to deter criminal activity.
• Responds and investigates reports of any criminal or suspicious activity. Insures proper documentation is completed with accurate follow up, and notifications made to the proper people.
• Monitors the operational status of departmental equipment assigned to the shift, including the patrol vehicle and transport vans and Protrac barcode Scanners.
• Performs all scheduling functions for the Department of Safety and Security. This includes drafting monthly work schedule, ensuring all shifts have adequate coverage, taking into consideration all vacations all vacations and scheduled tome off for all staff.
• Coordinates time off on a daily basis, ensuring that shifts are covered, and minimizing the amount of overtime spent through switching days off and working closely with all staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION : LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS : NYS DL - valid New York State Driver's License - New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV), SO - Security Officer license - New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services (DOLS)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE : $23.50 - $24.75

CITY : Newark POSTAL CODE : 14513

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.