Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

12:00AM-8:00AM

Job Description

Under varying levels of supervision with varying degrees of difficulty and latitude for independent judgment, supervises and performs work to provide physical security, safety, loss prevention and maintenance of order, in accordance with corporate and network/facility orders and procedures. Uses computers and operates electronic security and safety monitoring systems and other equipment and devices. May operate a motor vehicle to perform duties. There are two Assignment Levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work, including performing the duties of lower Assignment Levels and subordinates.

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff and security guards; plans and coordinates assignments of staff and equipment.
2. Directs and trains subordinates in their duties and responsibilities; reprimands staff for poor performance and ensures their duties are carried out correctly.
3. Conducts roll call; inspects Special Officers, posts, and assigned work areas.
4. Responds to emergency situations; investigates, supervises and assists subordinates in the handling of serious and unusual incidents; determines if additional staff and/or presence of the police is required.
5. Interprets and enforces policy directives from higher authorities.
6. Prepares, maintains and reviews records, logs and reports regarding patrols, demonstrations, arrests and other incidents relating to safety and security.
7. Prepares and submits reports and recommendations to superiors; keeps superiors and/or agency personnel informed of potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
8. May participate in decisions related to plant layout.
9. May act as liaison to several locations or temporarily supervise an additional location.
10. Appears in court and/or assists other law enforcement agencies on assault or arrest cases.
11. In the temporary absence of the supervisor may perform the duties of such person.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in the field of law enforcement, protection or security; or
2. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) diploma and eighteen months of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.
3. Current New York State Peace Officer certification.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs