Security Officer I - Per Diem - Shifts/Hours Varies - Friday - Sunday - Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

3d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

An AH Security Officer I is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in Atlantic Health healthcare facilities and corporate locations. The role includes monitoring premises, preventing unauthorized access, responding to emergencies, and enforcing hospital safety and security policies and procedures. Security Officers patrol buildings and grounds, monitor surveillance equipment, secure entrances and restricted areas, manage access, and provide assistance to patients and visitors. They respond to security, medical, fire, missing-person, active-shooter, disaster, and other emergency situations, working with clinical teams, hospital staff, law enforcement, and emergency services as needed. Officers document incidents and daily activities using designated computer and security systems, maintain effective communication, and complete required training and certifications. This is a per-diem position with varying shifts and hours, including weekend and on-call or as-required work. The posting also states that officers may work various 8- or 12-hour shifts, including holidays, and may be called back for assignments. Physical requirements may include lifting up to 100 pounds and standing for extended periods, up to four hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with a driving record that complies with Atlantic Health eligibility requirements.
Obtain FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200, and IS 700 certifications within 60 days of hire.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for extended periods, up to four hours.
Ability to participate in various shifts, holiday work, and call-back assignments as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or bachelor's degree.
Security, law enforcement, and/or military experience.
Skills in security operations and emergency response.
Investigation and reporting skills.
Familiarity with access control and surveillance systems.
Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Physical fitness to handle patrolling and emergency response.

Responsibilities

Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter and detect criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access.
Monitor security cameras, alarms, and other surveillance equipment.
Secure entrances, exits, and restricted areas, and control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as needed.
Respond to disturbances and de-escalate situations involving team members, patients, or visitors while protecting people and property.
Respond to acute medical events and assist clinical staff as needed.
Respond to fire alarms, participate in fire suppression, and assist team members, patients, and visitors.
Respond to and investigate missing children and suspected infant or child abductions.
Provide leadership and assistance during active-shooter incidents, disasters, and other emergency situations.
Verify the identity of visitors and vendors and enforce access policies for sensitive areas.
Issue and manage team member badges, and manage vendor badge access using EZ Lobby and Rep Trex.
Provide directions and assistance to patients and visitors, address concerns professionally, and serve as a visible point of contact.
Prepare detailed and accurate incident reports using the IMC Computer database.
Maintain logs of daily activities, including patient scans, helicopter arrivals, property reports, contraband reports, panic-button testing, and forensic patients.
Communicate effectively with team members and use security technology, including AHECN distribution, IMC Computer, Mutualink, Victor Video System, and ONYX Panel.
Work with nursing and administrative teams to follow safety protocols and collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services as required.
Participate in Iron Temple Response Control Techniques training twice per month and maintain a valid Iron Temple RCT certification.
Complete required FEMA and emergency management training and remain current on Atlantic Health and Protection and Security Services policies and procedures.
Perform other assigned duties, work various 8- or 12-hour shifts including holidays, be available for call-back assignments, and attend and successfully complete mandatory training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program.
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.