What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Upstate Caring Partners?
Position Summary
To establish a Security Officer consisting of experienced and trained retired law enforcement, honorably discharged military, and/or correctional officer experience. This position is a non-enforcement position to keep our campuses and buildings safe from outside threats such as active shooter/intruders, suspicious persons/unwelcomed guests.
Essential Responsibilities
Activities include but are not limited to the following:
Service in auxiliary police or police cadets.
Meaningful and verifiable work history.
Minimum Of One Year Verifiable And Successful Security Experience.
To establish a Security Officer consisting of experienced and trained retired law enforcement, honorably discharged military, and/or correctional officer experience. This position is a non-enforcement position to keep our campuses and buildings safe from outside threats such as active shooter/intruders, suspicious persons/unwelcomed guests.
Essential Responsibilities
Activities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide for the security and safety of all students, staff and visitors
- Protect agency property and maintain order in and around the sites from any outside threats
- Monitor doors, patrol agency property
- Investigate all crimes and incidents occurring on agency properties under the authority of the Director and/or Vice President of Security, in conjunction with school campus and clinic administrators
- Advise administrators of any circumstances or situations that may create a potential harm to persons, or damage to or loss of agency property
- Report all violations of law, regulations and policies to the Director of Security.
- Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
- Act as a liaison with police and fire officials when response is necessary
- Screen all outside persons (non-staff) entering a building when in a position to do so or if front desk staff aren’t available, and take necessary action to prohibit loitering and trespassing on agency property.
- Maintain post integrity by being highly visible at all times and refraining from unnecessary fraternization with other officers/employees.
- Maintain a balance with students and clients when interaction is necessary, we are service oriented agency, compassion, patience, and mentoring is expected.
- Develop a common working relationship with other staff, establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilated new employees to the agency’s culture, mission and values.
- When requested, participate in meetings with agency administrators and leadership
- Act swiftly and cooperatively when responding to major disruptions or calls for assistance
- Understand agency rules, regulations and policies
- Complete all required training as directed by your immediate supervisor
- Prepare reports and submit to the Director of Security on any incidents, suspicious activity, accidents, etc.
- Follow HIPPA requirements as prescribed and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Associate’s degree in any discipline.
- Pass any State-required training or other qualifications for licensing.
- Must possess one or more of the following:
Service in auxiliary police or police cadets.
Meaningful and verifiable work history.
Minimum Of One Year Verifiable And Successful Security Experience.
- Travel is required. Must have valid NYS Driver’s License.