Security Officer - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health•Holmdel Township, NJ

4d•$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 includes ongoing surveillance, reporting and documenting incidents, and providing quality guest service and assistance to people visiting the Medical Center. The officer patrols the Medical Center on foot or in a vehicle, responds to security calls and codes, controls access to facilities, supports safe traffic flow, investigates unusual occurrences, conducts inspections, assists with fire safety activities, and provides escorts. The officer maintains required records and security equipment, follows Medical Center policies and procedures, completes assigned training and meetings, and may work in all areas of the Medical Center and outdoors in all weather conditions. The officer may also be assigned duties by Security leadership and carry out the physical security component of the emergency management plan during an emergency.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or equivalent GED program.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Valid driver’s license.
A full-scale State, County, Federal, and License Check is conducted every other year.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Patrol the Medical Center on foot or in a vehicle to identify and address security and safety violations or harmful 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 coverage throughout the Medical Center, control access, assist patients and visitors, challenge unauthorized persons courteously, issue passes, and enforce policies and procedures.
Maintain and control access to facilities owned, operated, or leased by Hackensack Meridian Health.
Promote safe traffic flow in parking lots and enforce parking regulations.
Conduct preliminary or detailed investigations of unusual security-related occurrences, including interviewing witnesses, obtaining signatures, and collecting accurate information.
Respond to fire drills, perform 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 identification and security badges.
Inspect outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots, and work with Facilities to identify 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 end of the tour of duty.
Maintain departmental security equipment in good operating condition and promptly report damage to the Security Leader.
Keep Security Leaders informed of matters related to safety and security conditions.
Follow the Medical Center Code of Conduct and departmental procedures and policies, including parking regulations.
Complete assigned in-service training, lectures, and programs, and attend mandatory departmental or special meetings.
Work in all Medical Center areas, including parking lots, grounds, and outer buildings, and in all weather conditions as required.
Perform duties assigned by Security leadership and execute the physical security component of the emergency management plan during emergencies.
Perform other assigned duties or projects and adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.