Security Guard

Independent Health

SOC Officer ensuring safety, security, and monitoring for Independent Health properties while collaborating with various teams in Buffalo, NY.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports security, safety and protection efforts for Independent Health associates, guests, visitors, members and properties
Responsible for 24x7 monitoring, reporting and response associated with Physical Security initiatives
Oversight of access controls, alarms, CCTV, and notification of events impacting physical security
Daily monitoring of security cameras and campus site/buildings
Physical security liaison to IHA & IHC associates
Support of IHA & IHC departmental needs including escort
Familiarity and response to campus emergency and security incidents/events including 911 calls
Maintenance and preparation of daily reports, logs and incident reports as required
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
Report unlawful activities such as theft or vandalism to law enforcement officers for further actions
Coordinate with guard force to ensure daily reports, logs and incident reports are completed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
One (1) year of security guard force experience required
Possession and maintenance of current active NYS Guard License (carried at all times while on duty)
Solid understanding of municipal security and emergency response protocols, including basic knowledge of town, county state laws
Working knowledge with security cameras, building alarm systems, and access controls
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Local travel may be required
Demonstrated conflict management skills
Solid team player with the ability to work/support management and varied departments
Demonstrated time management skills
Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Exceptional customer service skills
High level of attention to detail
Basic computer skills to generate reports and logs
Ability to respond to emergency situations outside normal business hours as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shift Differential available
Amazing Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Physical Security InitiativesAccess Control SystemsAlarm SystemsCCTV MonitoringIncident ReportingEmergency ResponseBasic Computer SkillsLog MaintenanceSecurity Guard ExperienceMunicipal Security Knowledge

Soft Skills

Customer Service SkillsTime ManagementTeam PlayerIntegrityConflict Management

Certifications

NYS Guard License