Watch Person
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
Evening Shift (4:00PM-12:00AM)
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION
Under the supervision of Supervising Special Officers, performs routine security inspections of buildings and grounds to protect against trespassers and property damage and/or loss. Performs related work as required.
Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities
Always practice Courtesy, Professionalism and Respect in every encounter with staff, patients, visitors and public. Enforce rules and regulations of the Health and Hospital Corporation in an efficient manner. Ensure all employees properly display their identification card when entering the facility. Verify the expiration date and if the ID has expired notify the Supervisor on duty immediately. Makes periodic inspections tours throughout buildings and grounds to examine doors, windows, gates, locks and equipment. Conduct safety patrols to include fire prevention, smoking violations, ward visitation restrictions and visitor's hours, roof and ground floor alarm inspections in accordance with established policies and procedures. Checks for trespassers, fires, leaks from water or steam lines, or any other causes which might result in property damage and/or loss. Provide information and assistance to patients, staff and visitors. Maintain a memo book and produce as requested by any uniformed Hospital Police supervisor, Chief of Hospital Police, Assistant Chief of Hospital Police or other competent authority. Monitor portable radio and conduct tests to ensure radio system is operating correctly. Provide a safe environment for staff, visitors and patients by controlling pedestrian and vehicular flow on hospital premise. Respond to emergencies as directed by the Supervising Special Officers. Report suspicious and dangerous activities to the Commander-in-Charge of the tour. Perform related duties as required. Work extended hours when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid New York State Security Guard registration card issued by the Department of State; and Satisfactory completion of a 16-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) course within 90 days of employment.
How To Apply
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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs
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