About the Role
The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and property. This role involves monitoring premises, responding to incidents, and enforcing security protocols to maintain a secure environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide security and safety of all personnel, visitors, and property.
- Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle to monitor for suspicious activity or safety hazards.
- Monitor surveillance systems and access control points.
- Respond to alarms, emergencies, and incidents in a timely and professional manner.
- Enforce company policies and procedures related to security and safety.
- Investigate crimes/incidents occurring on agency property.
- Write detailed incident and activity reports.
- Screen all outside persons (non-staff) entering a building.
- Take necessary action to prohibit loitering and trespassing on agency property.
- Escort discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
- Collaborate with law enforcement or emergency services when necessary.
- Reasonably detain persons suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives.
- Participate in meetings with agency administrators and leadership.
- Report all violations of law, regulations and policies to the Director of Security.
- Follow HIPPA requirements and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a visible security presence.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in security, law enforcement, or military.
- Valid/current NYS Security Guard license preferred.
- Must have valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Must submit to an extensive background check.
Skills
- Situational Awareness
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Physical Fitness
- Technical Proficiency
- Integrity and Reliability
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
Location
- Central New York
Work Type
- Part-Time
- Evening shifts available
- Overnight shifts available
Experience Level
- 5 years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and salary
- Low-cost individual health insurance plan
- Dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%)
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
About the Company
- Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families.
- Empowering people is a core value.
