Security Officer

Cooper University Hospital•Moorestown, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Security Officer helps ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees and protects Cooper University Health Care property. The role covers security posts, monitors entrances, responds to alarms and requests for security assistance, conducts fire watch duties, enforces parking rules, provides requested escorts, investigates and reports suspicious activity, and patrols interior and exterior areas. The officer implements safety and security measures during Medical Assistance responses, including BRRT responses and overdoses, and helps de-escalate violent patient or visitor interactions. Where applicable, the officer conducts weapons detection using walk-through metal detectors, hand wands, and package X-ray machines. Customer service is a core value of the Security Services Department; inaction or lack of attentiveness is strictly prohibited.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Motor vehicle record must meet CUHC standard criteria to be permitted to drive CUHC vehicles.
Workplace Violence Prevention Certification, Narcan Administration, and Stop the Bleed training required within six months in position.
Current NJ-CPR Certification required within six months in position.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of security, law enforcement, or customer service-related experience preferred.
Current SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) Certification preferred.
IAHSS Security BASIC Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide security post coverage and monitor entrances.
Respond to alarms and requests for security assistance.
Perform fire watch responsibilities and enforce parking rules.
Provide escorts when requested.
Investigate and report suspicious activity.
Patrol the interior and exterior of the property.
Implement safety and security measures during Medical Assistance responses, including BRRT responses and overdoses.
De-escalate violent patient and visitor interactions.
Conduct weapons detection using walk-through metal detectors, hand wands, and package X-ray machines where applicable.
Provide attentive customer service; inaction or lack of attentiveness is prohibited.