Patrol Officer

Deborah Heart and Lung Center • Browns Mills, NJ

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About The Position

The Patrol Officer carries out duties as directed by the Director of Security or another senior supervisor. The position is responsible for enforcing hospital rules, regulations, and policies that affect the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and property. The role requires observation and memory recall, computer and data-entry skills, confidentiality, and strong customer service, communication, telephone, organizational, and public-relations skills.

The schedule is 48 hours per pay period: Sunday, Friday, and Saturday from 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.; Monday through Thursday off. The minimum starting rate is $17.33. Base pay may take into account factors such as recent relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity. Healthcare coverage is available to team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license.
• New Jersey SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) credential; certification is preferred.
• Observation and memory-recall skills.
• Computer skills, including keyboard use for data entry and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong telephone, organizational, customer-service, communication, and public-relations skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience preferred.
• SORA New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as directed by the Director of Security or another senior supervisor.
• Enforce hospital rules, regulations, and policies affecting the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and property.
• Maintain confidentiality due to the nature of some departmental business.
• Provide customer service and communicate with patients, visitors, and staff while maintaining good public relations.
• Present a good image of the Security Department.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) matching contribution.
• Tuition assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Meal discount.
• Dependent care subsidy.
• Adoption assistance.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED