Department/Unit:

Security

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$46,220.72 - $64,709.01Security Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff at Albany Medical Center by monitoring hospital grounds and buildings to prevent theft and other criminal activity. Our Security Officers screen patients and visitors, patrol corridors, investigate suspicious activity, respond to emergencies, provide general information to our visitors, and promote good community relations. An Albany Medical Center Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the peace in the hospital and working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement to ensure the safety of the Albany Medical Center community.

Minimum Requirements

- A high school diploma or equivalent

- New York State Security Guard License

- A valid New York State driver’s license

- Strong communication and customer service skills

- Ability to interact with diverse clientele, work under

pressure, and make quick decisions in emergency situations

- Empathy and good judgment

Experience:

Experience in a hospital environment is desirable

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

-Exercise initiative, take responsibility and handle difficult situations

-Ability to carry a great deal of responsibility in handling difficult situations alone

-Must possess good judgement, emotional control, objectivity and sound decision-making skills

-Effective computer knowledge and skills, as well as report writing skills.

-Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position without or with reasonable accommodation.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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