Position Summary:
Charter Oak Health Center is seeking a Security Guard to join our team. The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors at the health center. The Security Guard plays a critical role in fostering a welcoming and secure environment This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community while advancing your career in healthcare and security.
Essential Position Duties:
Secures premises and personnel through patrolling property by monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points permitting entry.
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Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities.
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Informing violators of the health center's policies and procedures around safety and security
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Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
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Enabling security system and lights in health center, ensuring safe staff entry and exit. Secure and lock properties at the close of business.
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Implement the instruction for emergency evacuations as instructed by the Director of Facilities.
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Work according to the schedule decided at the weekly department staff meeting.
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Attend the department and all staff meetings. Comply with company’s mission, Infection Control, OSHA, and DPH rules and regulation.
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Must maintain appropriate attendance.
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Performs miscellaneous duties as required by management.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Knowledge of relevant public safety codes and security procedure.
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Attention to environment and premises as well as attention to small details.
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Sufficient verbal and written communications skills to perform the tasks required.
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Ability to read and follow instructions.
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Ability to deal professionally with patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
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Ability to respect patients including those who have impaired cognition.
Schedule Availability ( Rotating Schedule) :
Monday-Friday 6:30am-3:00pm
Mon, Tues, Thurs 10:45am-9:15pm & Fri. 1:30pm-12:00am
Tues-Fri 12:45pm-9:15pm & Saturday 7:30am-5:00pm
Professional Experience/Educational Requirements:
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High school graduate or GED
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One to two years experience as security personnel.
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Flexibility to workdays, weekends and evenings as required.
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Flexibility to work at multiple sites.
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Bi-Lingual preferred (Spanish) but not required.
Certification/Licensure:
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Connecticut driver’s license required.
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Active guard card issued by the State of Connecticut
