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SECURITY OFFICER

Montefiore Medical Center
$28.43
United States, New York, Bronx
Jul 07, 2025
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: Yes Department: Psych - SATP Bargaining Unit: SSOBA Work Shift: Day Work Days: ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate: $28.43 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. The Substance Abuse Treatment Program [SATP] at Montefiore is comprised of two opioid treatment programs as well as an outpatient chemical dependency program. SATP has been providing methadone treatment for opioid dependence for over 35 years. SATP seeks a Security Officer to provide security and related assignments to ensure the safety of the Medical Center's patients, visitors and staff and prevents destructive acts to Medical Center property. Responsibilities: Guard and secure designated entrances/exits to ensure that only patients, employees and authorized visitors enter the facility Monitor flow of patients and visitors into and within facility providing directions to specific authorized destinations (incl. Management of Waiting Area and directing patients to medicating windows) Perform Perimeter and Cruiser Patrol (if site applicable) on assigned route in accordance with department guidelines (incl. Loitering patrols). Inspect alarms in facility Interact with SATP staff to ensure effective communication among staff regarding patient issues Respond to emergency/unusual situations in facility including fires, disturbances, disruptive patients or visitors and other occurrences when assistance is requested or needed by staff according to MMC procedures & policies Check authorizations to remove M.M.C. property from facility. Safeguard facility, patient & employee property according to M.M.C. procedures & policies Investigate incidents, prepare and submit all required reports according to M.M.C. procedures and policies Exercise constant vigilance in reference to patients, staff & visitors within the facility. Receive complaints and suggestions from staff, etc. & communicates these responses to supervisor Perform auxiliary support function including but not limited to escort duties where necessary, vehicular traffic control, off hours receipt of packages, information desk duties and transporting people or packages between M.M.C. facilities. Perform all related duties as assigned by Site Director Qualifications: At least three years of security guard experience or military experience preferred High School Graduation or equivalent Completion of a New York State approved security guard training program and a current New York State security guard license required Valid New York State driver's license required Knowledge of basic substance abuse and addicted population Knowledge of visible signs of potential presence of child abuse/neglect Crisis de-escalation and principles of behavior management and/or physical restraint The hours for this position are 6:30a - 10:30am Monday - Friday and may need to work at 2058 Jerome Avenue due to operational needs. This is a 100% grant funded position Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.