Security Officer, Armed PD - Security PER DIEM VARIED SHIFT- Vineland
About The Position
As an Armed Security Officer, safety is the number one priority. Security Officers help maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, and visitors by screening and monitoring facility entrances. They provide customer service while screening for weapons, responding to disruptive incidents, and protecting staff. This per diem role is based in Vineland and has a varied shift. The position requires armed law enforcement or recent active military experience, required firearms qualifications and fitness standards, and New Jersey firearm and armed-security credentials. Additional certifications and training must be completed within specified periods after hire.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least two years of armed law enforcement experience, or four years of active military service with separation from active service no more than five years ago.
- Must not have been discharged from the military under dishonorable conditions, as shown by the required DD214.
- Must be of good moral character, have no crimes of moral turpitude, pass a background check, and submit to an MMPI-2 evaluation; MMPI-2 is administered every five years.
- Must not have felony, drug-related, domestic violence, or other criminal convictions that could discredit the employee or hospital, or otherwise prohibit carrying a firearm.
- Must pass a firearms marksmanship qualification course similar to law-enforcement evaluations issued by SORA through the New Jersey State Police.
- Must pass the organization's physical fitness standard before hiring and maintain qualification every five years thereafter.
- Must possess a Level Three Retention Holster for the approved handgun while employed.
- Must possess a 9mm full-size-frame handgun.
- Valid driver's license.
- Valid State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun.
- Valid State of New Jersey Armed SORA license.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stress and pressure.
- Must demonstrate high attention to detail and observational awareness.
- Must be able to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, carrying, walking, pushing, talking, and vision demands.
Nice To Haves
- Some college preferred.
Responsibilities
- Screen and monitor facility entrance points.
- Help maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
- Provide customer service while screening for weapons.
- Assist with disruptive incidents and staff protection.
- Interact effectively with hospital employees, visitors, patients, contractors, and volunteers.
- Make sound decisions in high-stress situations while maintaining attention to detail and observational awareness.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
