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Security Officer

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
Job Description

Ensures the safety of the Highland Hospital buildings and grounds to prevent and detect any security or safety issues.

  • Patrols Hospital buildings and grounds to prevent and detect fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, and safety hazards.
  • Observes, investigates, and reports violations of law or hospital policies or procedures which disrupt the safety, security, and orderly operation of the hospital. May take action to see that serious violations are ceased. May be required to pursue and/or detain individuals or take temporary custody of property in accordance with established regulations. May be required to escort unauthorized personnel from restricted areas of the hospital or off the grounds entirely. If involved in an incident resulting in an arrest, all necessary paperwork will be completed and necessary court appearances attended by the officer.
  • Performs a variety of traffic control functions including patrol and monitoring all parking areas, rerouting traffic as necessary, keeping fire lanes accessible, investigating and reporting motor vehicle accidents.
  • Locks and unlocks doors as scheduled. Maintains security of all keys entrusted to officers and the department.
  • Investigates reports and follow-ups on security related incidents. Makes reports to Rochester Police Department when necessary. Documents complaints, visitor accidents and makes appropriate referrals for corrective action.
  • Releases bodies from the morgue.

Salary Range

$23.50 - $29.36 an hour

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID

18332BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Services/Support

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

40

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: AAS Criminal Justice preferred.

Experience: Prefer six months in the law Enforcement/Security field.

License/Certification Required: Must comply with all of the NYS Security Guard Certification requirements. Must have a valid NYS driver’s license. American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification required.

Skills

Population Served: Highland Hospital staff, patients and visitors

Req ID: None

Salary : $24 - $29

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