Security Specialist

Job Description

Provides executive protection and transportation. Participates in matters pertaining to the security and safety of the health system's entities, people, and property. Participates in confidential and sensitive investigations. 

Job Responsibility

• Provides executive protection and transportation. 
• Coordinates overall security and protection of all people, facilities, and property in the organization. 
• Participates in internal and external investigations, as directed, for fraud or criminal activity against the company resulting in loss of assets, records or property as well as addressing threats made against employees, patients and visitors. 
• Performs field surveillance and assists with maintenance of security systems; collects and maintains evidence against probable suspects. 
• Maintains data and security reports. Collaborates with local law enforcement on investigations. Testifies in court, if necessary. Carries a firearm, as directed. 
• May be called to assist in handling any organization emergency. 
• Operates under general guidance and work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action. 
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• NYS Armed Security Guard license AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND three (3) years Armed Security Guard experience, required. OR NYS Armed Security Guard license AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND prior NYS Police Officer experience (in good standing), required. OR NYS Private Investigator License AND NYS Pistol Permit (in geographical area of employment and residence) AND three (3) years Private Investigator or Armed Security Guard experience, required. OR Active NYS Police Officer Certification, required.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).