Watch Person

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay or immigration status. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network that enables all New Yorkers to live their healthiest lives.

Job Description

Purpose of Position:

Hospital Police Watch persons (NYC Health + Hospitals) are to perform the duties of Position Title: Watch person, Each Watch Person serves at the discretion of the Director of Security and may perform tasks as described below and other tasks as requested or required by the Director of Security or their designee.

Watch Person Are Charged With

• Protection of life and property
• Preventing crime
• Preserving peace
• Providing exemplary customer service
• Providing excellent patient care
  
  

Responsibilities

• Complete all tasks in a timely manner.
• Conduct safety patrols to include fire prevention, smoking violations, elopement risks and as otherwise requested or required.
• Maintain a practical knowledge of all relevant policies, procedures and regulations.
• Work to ensure compliance with all Health + Hospitals System policies, including but not limited to identification badging, smoking prohibition, fire safety and patient safety.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with all persons including staff, patients, visitors, and regulatory agencies.
• Report to duty as ordered, on time as scheduled on the master plan schedule posted.
• Maintain full uniform when signing in/out for duty and while on post at the time designated for start of his/her tour.
• Familiarize himself/herself with the location of the fire alarms, fire equipment, exists, stairwells and other items of equipment that impact the safety and security of the facility.
• Adhere to the hospital policy with regards to confidentially, and refrain from making any statements about patients or staff.
• Remain alert and vigilant at all times and challenge unauthorized person entering the hospital.
• Keep order in corridors and waiting rooms, removing unauthorized persons, including hospital employees located in unauthorized areas.
• Keep all entrances and loading docks clear of unauthorized vehicles.
• When relieved for meal or breaks, be prompt in leaving and returning to post. Watch Persons shall not congregate on post or in public view.
• Enforce the "NO SMOKING" regulations
• Prevent unauthorized persons, vendors or solicitors from entering all Gotham sites
• Perform directed and random patrols of all Gotham facilities, checking doors, exists and fire doors periodically to ensure that they are properly secured. If an office door is found open, secure it, Include all open door on the command log, patrol report and end of day report.
• Ensure that the appropriate form {Property/Package Pass) is issued giving authorization for the removal of all office machines, property, and equipment being taking off premises.
• Be alert at all times to prevent the unauthorized removal of Gotham property from the premises.
• Submit timely and factual reports and documents as required.
• Required to be trained for all Gotham sites.
• Work extended hours when necessary.
• Maintain a memo log.
• Adhere to workplace culture which supports ICARE principles.
• Practice ICARE costumer service.
• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies.
• Remain on post until properly relived. If it is necessary to leave for any reason. Watch people shall obtain permission from their on-duty supervisor, make an entry in their department memo book.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Department Preferences

Years Of Experience

3 years of security related experience

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs