SECURITY GUARD FULL-TIME EVENING SHIFT MONDAY-FRIDAY AND EVERY OTHER WEEKEND 23361

Bergen County Improvement Authority • Paramus, NJ

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About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Security Guard.

Requirements

• Must pass security guard test and/or approved training through Bergen County Police & Fire Academy as required.
• Ability to drive standard shift cars.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred.
• Must have valid Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a security guard.

Responsibilities

• Patrols all areas of Medical Center, including stairwells and areas not accessible to the public to prevent and/or detect fires, thefts, vandalism and other security problems.
• Acts as liaison between patients/visitors and the Medical Center, interpreting the Medical Center's philosophy, policies, procedures and services to patients' families and visitors.
• Provides regular reports on patient/visitor issues to administration; investigates and directs inquiries to appropriate staff members.
• Assists in referring patients and visitors to appropriate services and resources; responds personally when other alternatives are not available.
• Detects violations of the law and contacts law enforcement when necessary and represents the Medical Center as the complainant/witness in any court proceedings that result.
• Prepares incident reports and conducts investigations when necessary.
• Assists in dealing with disruptive patients, visitors, or staff and participates in restraining emotionally disturbed patients when summoned by medical staff.
• Directs cars into available spots in parking garage or lot.
• Re-parks double-parked cars, noting final parking spot on ticket attached to keys and placing keys on keyboard.
• Reports parking violations and abandoned vehicles.
• Takes on dispatching responsibilities as needed, which involves answering phones, entering information into the computer system, dispatching guards, and monitoring the camera surveillance system and emergency alarm panels.
• Assumes role of switchboard operator during the midnight shift (12am-8am).
• Logs totals of daily receipts into the daily account sheet at end of every shift.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Undertakes a variety of driving assignments as required.
• Attends and participates in department meetings, training sessions and workshops.
• Assists in the maintenance of department equipment (e.g. checks that radio batteries are freshly charged, and that radio is functional; cleans and oils handcuffs).
• Escorts employees to and from Parking Lot and other Medical Center buildings.
• Prepares and maintains department reports and records as required.
• Locks or unlocks doors to offices, closets, etc. upon employee request and when given proper authority.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature review and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED