Security Officer - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health•Manahawkin, NJ

3d•$21

About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and well-being of patients, team members, physicians, visitors, students, and Medical Center property. The role involves continuous surveillance, responding to security needs, reporting and documenting incidents, and providing quality guest service and assistance to people visiting the Medical Center. Officers patrol facilities and grounds, manage access and traffic, investigate unusual occurrences, support fire safety activities, maintain security equipment, and carry out assigned duties during emergencies. The position requires working in all areas of the Medical Center, including parking lots, grounds, and outer buildings, and is subject to all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or GED-equivalent program.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college credits.
Previous experience as a Security Officer or law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Make continuous foot or vehicle patrols throughout the Medical Center to identify and address security or safety violations and conditions, serving as a visible deterrent to crime and prohibited activities.
Respond promptly and effectively to security calls, codes, and emergent or non-emergent situations.
Provide continuous coverage, control access, assist patients and visitors, challenge unauthorized persons professionally, issue passes, and enforce Medical Center policies and procedures.
Maintain and control access to facilities owned, operated, or leased by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Manage the safe flow of traffic through Medical Center parking lots and enforce parking regulations.
Conduct preliminary or detailed investigations of security-related unusual occurrences, including interviewing witnesses, obtaining signatures, and collecting accurate information.
Respond to fire drills, conduct fire watches, and facilitate fire department inspections scheduled by the regional safety function.
Provide escorts to team members and visitor vehicles within the officer's jurisdiction when requested.
Report for duty in a clean, complete Medical Center-issued uniform with photo identification and security officer breast badge.
Inspect outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots, and work with Facilities to detect fire and life-safety hazards.
Inspect packages leaving the Medical Center when necessary and according to policy.
Prepare and submit computerized security incident reports before the end of the shift.
Complete and submit a daily activity log at the completion of the tour of duty.
Maintain departmental security equipment in good operating condition and immediately report damage to the Security Leader.
Keep Security Leaders informed of matters pertinent to safety and security conditions.
Know and follow Medical Center Code of Conduct regulations and departmental procedures and policies, including parking regulations.
Complete assigned in-service training, lectures, and programs, and attend mandatory departmental or special meetings.
Perform assigned duties and execute the physical security component of the emergency management plan during an emergency.
Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.