Job Information
Albany Medical Center Security Officer - Albany in Albany, New York
Department/Unit:
Security
Work Shift:
Evening (United States of America)
Security Guard - Albany, NY
The Security Officer is the main link between AMC Security Services and all people served. In the course of his or her duties, and especially while on patrol, the officer assumes many roles and provides numerous essential services. Security Officers are expected to provide the highest quality of professional service to all “customers” (employees, students, visitors, patients and others). While on patrol, as an “ambassador” for AMC, officers are expected to always present a professional image. This includes being well informed, courteous and promptly taking necessary action.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma (or equivalent) required
Licensure, Certification & Registration:
-NYS security guard registration required-Valid NYS Driver’s License required-Completed 16-hour OJT course is preferred
Experience:
Experience in a hospital environment is desirable
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
-Must possess good judgement, emotional control, objectivity and sounds decision-making skills.
-Ability to work independently.
-Ability to work effectively under pressure in emergency situations and when dealing with uncertainty.
-Must possess 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.
Salary Range: $18.00/hr - $23.79/hr
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.
Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.
A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)
Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.