Hospital Security Union
If you are a Hospital Security Officer & are presently working in a hospital you should immediately contact the United Federation LEOS-PBA to find out how we can help you and your co-officers improve your wages, benefits and working conditions under a United Federation LEOS-PBA union contract. Use the online membership form below to join United Federation LEOS-PBA.
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If you are a Hospital Security Officer & are presently working in a hospital you should immediately contact the United Federation LEOS-PBA to find out how we can help you and your co-officers improve your wages, benefits and working conditions under a United Federation LEOS-PBA union contract.
Unlike other health care employees, the Hospital Security Officer makes no product and provides no treatment to patients. However, the Hospital Security Officer is a very visible hospital employee. Most people entering a hospital for the first time feel uneasy, if not scared. This fear can be lessened considerably when they are greeted by professional Security Officers who offer help, clear directions, and, most importantly, a safe environment where they can receive care. What does a Hospital Security Officer do? Hospital Security Officers are charged with protecting: people property information reputation Preventive patrol or inspectional service is the method employed by Security Officers to determine that conditions are normal in a given area and to provide a visible deterrent factor. This function takes on greater importance at night by providing a feeling of safety for staff, patients, and visitors. While on patrol, Security Officers routinely turn lights off as an energy conservation measure. They also check windows and doors to afford better protection to building occupants and to safeguard unoccupied buildings. An especially important function of Security Officers with respect to hospital staff is their rapid response to security emergencies within the hospital. Whether for psychiatric or medical reasons, patients sometimes become violent or threaten medical or nursing staff. Residents should never put themselves or other staff at risk in these situations but should immediately call for Security Officers’ assistance in subduing or restraining such patients. Security Officers may also be called upon for external emergencies, such as assisting in providing aid for disaster victims. Security Officers give directions to hospital patients and visitors. They may also help people into and out of their cars, or assist them with dead car batteries. Security Officers may also be involved in receiving hospital deliveries at night and escort duties. Security Officers spend a good deal of their time enforcing the rules and regulations of the hospital, which is one of their primary responsibilities. What are the typical day-to-day activities of a Hospital Security Officer? A typical day at the hospital for a Security Officer will include: 1. Post/patrol duty: providing protection, assistance, and control monitoring activity in and around an assigned area being alert for suspicious activity enforcing access to the property and regulating removal of equipment patrolling the hospital and reporting findings 2. Information reporting: gathering, compiling, recording, and reporting information reporting security or safety hazards treating all information as confidential and respecting everyone’s right to privacy 3. Situation response: responding appropriately to routine and emergency situations in a timely manner evaluating a situation and taking appropriate steps to resolve it in a professional manner using only necessary force, as appropriate to the situation providing traffic control, when necessary monitoring a given situation until completed acting with restraint, not allowing emotions to dictate actions and/or reactions. Security Officers spend a good deal of their time enforcing the rules and regulations of the hospital, which is one of their primary responsibilities. How and by whom is a Hospital Security Officer supervised? The Hospital Security Officer may report to a shift supervisor, operations chief, or hospital security supervisor. All security staff ultimately report to a hospital’s security director. |
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
33-9032 Security Guards
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes "Police Officers" (33-3050) and "Transportation Security Screeners" (33-9093).
Security Guard I
The Security Guard I periodically patrols related areas examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured. Responsible for the security and order of buildings, grounds or other work sites. Being a Security Guard I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Security Guard I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. view job details
Security Guard II
The Security Guard II may be expected to collect and complete paperwork. Inspects, monitors, controls, and patrols work sites, an assigned location, property, and/or people. Being a Security Guard II may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, Security Guard II typically reports to a manager. Working as a Security Guard II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipl... view job details
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment. Excludes "Police Officers" (33-3050) and "Transportation Security Screeners" (33-9093).
Security Guard I
The Security Guard I periodically patrols related areas examining doors, windows, and gates to ensure that they are properly secured. Responsible for the security and order of buildings, grounds or other work sites. Being a Security Guard I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. May require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Being a Security Guard I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. view job details
Security Guard II
The Security Guard II may be expected to collect and complete paperwork. Inspects, monitors, controls, and patrols work sites, an assigned location, property, and/or people. Being a Security Guard II may have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, Security Guard II typically reports to a manager. Working as a Security Guard II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipl... view job details