Hospital for Special Care · 6 hours ago
Security Officer - 16 Hours - Every Saturday & Sunday - 12 noon to 8 pm
New Britain, CT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHospital for Special Care is dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating a supportive environment for its staff and patients. The Security Officer role involves ensuring a safe and secure environment by preventing crises, responding to emergencies, and supporting clinical staff during incidents, while patrolling the hospital grounds.
Health CareHospitalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Contacts and informs other departments and persons of potential problems and advises of necessary actions
Evaluates persons entering hospital grounds to determine if they pose a threat to the hospital security. Monitors, questions and observes any suspicious behavior. Takes appropriate action to control suspects and calls for assistance as needed. Reports any incident to the shift Supervisor
Eliminates or corrects any hazards during emergencies or adjusts available personnel to handle problems as necessary
Patrols buildings and grounds of hospital to prevent fires, theft, vandalism, and other security breaches
Assists people when necessary with directions and destination by following the department guidelines listed in the manual and post orders
Responds to Medical Emergencies, Fall Alerts, Behavioral Responses, Armed Intruder/Active Shooter and Fire Plan calls or other emergency response calls to render assistance. Responds quickly and safely and renders proper assistance. Notifies supervisor of action taken. Makes necessary reports and documentation when necessary according to department manual policy
Monitors the closed circuit television system
Keeps abreast of daily reports and communications, memos, bulletins, incident reports, and other pertinent information helpful to job activity
Make recommendations to improve quality of enforcement by submitting reports to Officer In-Charge or the Public Safety and Security Manager. Submits repair request orders as necessary
Prepares appropriate incident reports. Reports all unusual incidents and conditions immediately and notifies the supervisor or backup according to post regulations and training guide
Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relations with all members of department and hospital staff
Provides escorts to visitors and staff as needed/requested
Maintains visibility in parking areas during peak hours
Covers for the switchboard operator and concierge as needed
Provides courier services as needed
Issues Visitor Passes at the main lobby desk as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possesses sound interpersonal and written communications skills
Able to deal with all people in a variety of situations
High school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrates good judgment, flexibility in changing circumstances and compassion
State of Connecticut Security Officer Identification Card
Valid State of Connecticut driver's license
Company
Hospital for Special Care
Hospital for Special Care is a healthcare facility that provides chronic care and long-term acute care rehabilitation services.
Founded in 1941
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynn Ricci FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
Laurie Rudman
Senior Vice President & CFO
Recent News
Hartford Business Journal
2025-02-18
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