Security Officer I - Part Time - 22.5 Hours - Evening Shift - Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Newton, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The AHS Protection and Security Services (PSS) team provides 24/7 security coverage at our medical centers and is responsible for ensuring the safety of all patients, team members and visitors. Uniformed PSS officers are assigned posts and routinely patrol the facilities and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry. During their tours, officers visually examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they remain intact and secure. Each PSS team member is highly trained to maintain an atmosphere that is calming to patients and welcoming to their families while also being able to deescalate situations in which emotions run high. All officers are specially trained in response control tactics and techniques and are called to respond to occurrences of workplace violence and fire safety. The PSS team is trained and leads our first response to significant events such as (Code Lockdown & Active Shooter, Abducted Child, Building Evacuation, Bomb Threats, etc.). The PSS team controls card access privileges at each of the medical centers; officers are trained to confront all unauthorized persons and, when necessary, contact local law enforcement for assistance. Additionally, PSS has an Investigations Office, which conducts follow-up investigations for all significant cases (i.e., Suspicion of Drug Diversion, Allegations of Assault, Domestic Violence, Workplace Violence, etc.); and an Emergency Management Office, which is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and implementation of emergency management standards system-wide to facilitate a safe environment.

Requirements

Must be able to work first, second, and third shifts, weekends, and Holidays, and overtime as required.
Shifts may be 8 or 12 hours in duration.
Must be available for call back as required.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for at least 4 hours at a time.
Must be able to attend mandatory training sessions.
Proficiency with computers is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with the department's computer system.
Must be able to engage with patients, visitors, and staff.
Candidate will be exposed to Bio-Hazards such as Blood, Vomit, Saliva, and Urine.
Candidate will be required to pass an N95 Fit Test.
Be able to wear an N95 or surgical mask for short and extended periods of time.
Candidates will be oriented on one or more shifts during their initial orientation.
Candidates will be required to pass an AHS approved physical control tactics course.
Applicant must be available for re-call.
Applicant must be able to flex their schedule to accommodate organizational staffing needs.
Be able to work shifts of varying durations including 8 and 12 hours.

Responsibilities

Perform safety tours of the facility and grounds.
Respond to emergencies.
Conduct investigations and gather information.
Complete electronic reports.
De-escalate violent or threatening individuals.
Maintain an atmosphere that is calming to patients and welcoming to their families.
Respond to occurrences of workplace violence and fire safety.
Lead first response to significant events such as Code Lockdown & Active Shooter, Abducted Child, Building Evacuation, Bomb Threats, etc.
Control card access privileges.
Confront unauthorized persons and contact local law enforcement for assistance when necessary.
Conduct follow-up investigations for all significant cases (e.g., Suspicion of Drug Diversion, Allegations of Assault, Domestic Violence, Workplace Violence).

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance