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**Security Officer-PD**
**Facility:** St. Catherine of Siena Hospital **Location:** Smithtown, NY **Department:** Security **Category:** Service and Trade **Schedule:** Per Diem **Shift:** Varied hours **Hours:** Varied hours **ReqNum:** 6041422 **Security Officer**
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, affiliated with Catholic Health Services of Long Island, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility, and a 60,000 sq. ft. medical office building. SCS is engaged with error reduction initiatives and on a journey to High Reliability. We have been recognized in superior care in stroke and sepsis patients and have also recently attained Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery and have also been designated as the only Safe Haven hospital in Suffolk County.
The Security Officer provides professional security observation and protective services throughout the Medical Center.
**Responsibilities:**
Patrols the Hospital and grounds
Monitors visitors, staff and patients
Ability to cope with physical and emotional stress
Utilizes discretion and diplomacy when enforcing the Medical Center's NO smoking policy
Position is strenuous requiring extensive walking, working both indoor and outdoor in all types of weather. Light to heavy lifting may be required
Requires possible restraint of patients, visitors and/or family members
Escorts personnel to and from buildings as necessary
Concentrates efforts on preserving peace, protecting persons/ property, and safety issues by utilizing effective observation techniques
Writes Security incident reports as required and performs other related duties as assigned
Deals with outside agencies routinely (SCPD, DOH, OSHA) in a professional and appropriate manner
**Requirements:**
High School diploma or equivalency
Previous experience in law enforcement, security, or military required
Must possess valid N.Y.S. driver's license
Must meet N.Y.S. Security Guard license, training and registration or be currently employed as a Police Officer in accordance with NYS law
At Catholic Health Services of Long Island your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.