Stamford Hospital | SilkRoad Recruiting

Stamford Health is currently seeking an experienced SAFETY & SECURITY OFFICER to join our team! This is an immediate need for a Security Officer to work in the Security department at Stamford Hospital. This is a full-time position that observes and reports activities and incidents, providing for the security and safety of hospital property, personnel, patients, and visitors. Additionally, the Safety & Security Officer makes periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment, preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives. The Safety & Security Officer will also assist with parking services for patients and visitors to Stamford Hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• While maintaining the highest level of customer service, controls access to facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and employees in an efficient manner in order to expedite their admittance to the site or facility.
• Provides a courteous, respectful and pleasant interaction with each employee and visitor as perceived from their point of view; presents a good image of the Hospital and Department.
• Communicates in a manner that is open, honest and responsive in all situations; to the extent authorized, provides information regarding the site and surrounding area as requested by visitors.
• Monitors entrances and exits; acts to prevent unapproved or unlawful entry; controls entrances, the movement of people and vehicles, and parking; operates a gate and examines vehicle contents; monitors remote entrances using closed circuit television; operates remote access devices; in a calm manner directs persons who cause a disturbance to leave the property.
• Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked ingress and egress, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons; inspects buildings and grounds using appropriate equipment and protective gear.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations; sets up barriers and signage, and provides direction or information to others.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current State of Connecticut Security Officer License.
• Current Drivers License.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn security operations and procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Ability to stand for an 8 hour shift
• All shifts currently available with a focus on evenings, weekends and overnights.

As a new Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Hospital understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? be inspired? and supported to make the most of your skills and ideas? If so, apply with us today!

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