Security Officer - Part Time

Overview

Security Officer - Part Time - Day

Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey

Requisition # | Shift: Day | Status:
Part-time with Benefits

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Security Officer will assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of patients, team members, physicians, visitors, students and Medical Center property. These responsibilities include continuous surveillance, reporting and documenting all incidents and remaining sensitive to the need for delivery of quality guest services and assistance to all persons visiting the Medical Center.

• Make continuous patrols throughout the Medical Center to observe and take corrective action regarding violations and detrimental conditions related to security and safety of patients, visitors, team members, students and property, either on foot or in a vehicle. Security Team Members act as visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities.
• Respond to calls and codes for security assistance by any person within the Medical Center and take proper action including responding quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations including all Codes in a timely manner.
• Provide continuous coverage of the Medical Center, controlling access to the area and assisting patients and visitors as necessary. Challenge unauthorized persons in a professional and courteous manner, issue appropriate passes, and enforce policies and procedures of the Medical Center.
• Maintain and control access to all facilities owned or operated by Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Expedite and ensure safe flow of traffic through the Medical Center parking lots while enforcing parking regulations.
• Conduct preliminary and/or detailed investigations of all unusual occurrences falling under the realm of security matters including interviewing witnesses, obtaining signatures and collecting accurate information.
• Respond to fire drills and perform fire watches; facilitate fire department inspections; provide escorts to team members and visitor vehicles as requested within jurisdiction.
• Report for duty in a clean and complete Medical Center issued uniform, including photo identification badge and security officer breast badge.
• Make continuous inspections of outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots; work with facilities for detection of fire and life safety hazards.
• Inspect all packages leaving the Medical Center when necessary and according to policy.
• Prepare and submit computerized security incident reports before the end of shift; complete and submit a daily activity log at completion of tour of duty.
• Maintain all departmental security equipment in good operating condition and report all damage immediately to the Security Leader.
• Keep Security Leaders informed of all matters pertinent to safety and security conditions; abide by all Medical Center Code of Conduct regulations and departmental procedures and policies including parking regulations.
• Complete all in-service training, lectures and programs as assigned; attend all mandatory meetings (departmental or special).
• Work in all weather conditions and be prepared to operate in all areas of the Medical Center, including parking lots, grounds and outer buildings as requested; perform duties as assigned by Security leadership and execute physical security components of emergency management plans.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned; adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education,

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, GED, or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office…