Security Officer - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health•Brick, NJ

1d•$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, patrols, incident response and documentation, access control, and assistance to people at the Medical Center, while providing quality guest service. Officers work throughout the Medical Center, including parking lots, grounds, and outer buildings, and may be exposed to all weather conditions. They also perform assigned duties supporting the physical security component of the emergency management plan.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, and/or completion of a GED-equivalent program.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Valid driver's license.
A full-scale State, County, Federal, and License Check will be 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 hazardous 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, including all Codes.
Provide continuous facility coverage, control access, assist patients and visitors, challenge unauthorized persons courteously, issue appropriate 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 in Medical Center 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 for 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 a 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 in accordance with policy.
Prepare and submit computerized security incident reports before the end of the shift and complete 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.
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.