Albany Medical Center

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Department/Unit: Security Work Shift: Evening (United States of America) Salary Range: $46,220.72 - $64,709.01 Security Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety of patients, visitors, and staff at Albany Medical Center by monitoring hospital grounds and buildings to prevent theft and other criminal activity. Our Security Officers screen patients and visitors, patrol corridors, investigate suspicious activity, respond to emergencies, provide general information to our visitors, and promote good community relations. An Albany Medical Center Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the peace in the hospital and working closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement to ensure the safety of the Albany Medical Center community. Minimum Requirements - A high school diploma or equivalent - New York State Security Guard License - A valid New York State driver’s license - Strong communication and customer service skills - Ability to interact with diverse clientele, work under pressure, and make quick decisions in emergency situations - Empathy and good judgment Experience: Experience in a hospital environment is desirable Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: -Exercise initiative, take responsibility and handle difficult situations -Ability to carry a great deal of responsibility in handling difficult situations alone -Must possess good judgement, emotional control, objectivity and sound decision-making skills -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. 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 Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: · Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers · A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.