Security Officer - Per Diem - Night

Security Officer – Per Diem – Night

Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Borough of Neptune City, New Jersey

Requisition #

Shift: Night
Status:
Per Diem

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and support one another to succeed. Together we keep getting better – advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain and control access to all facilities owned or operated, leased or owned 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.
• Respond to fire drills and perform fire watches; facilitate fire department inspections scheduled by regional safety function.
• 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.
• Inspect all packages leaving the Medical Center when necessary.
• 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.
• Adhere to all Medical Center Code of Conduct regulations and departmental procedures and policies.
• Complete all in‑service training, lectures and programs as assigned.
• Attend all mandatory meetings (departmental or special).
• Perform duties as assigned by Security leadership and execute the physical security component of the emergency management plan upon occurrence of an emergency.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• 2 years of college credits.
• Previous experience as Security Officer or Law Enforcement experience.

Starting at $20.32 per hour. This rate is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. The full value of our market‑competitive total rewards package may differ based on experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity and other non‑discriminatory factors.

Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, military service or veteran status.