Security Officer
About this role
Overview
Join our team as a variable-shift, PRN, Security Officer in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
• Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
Responsibilities
• The Security Officer role is responsible for performing a variety of safety and security functions related to the safeguarding of our employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property. • Campus patrolling of the hospital as well as medical offices owned/operated by the hospital. • Routinely provide escort service to staff and visitors. • Daily lock and unlock of facilities on campus. • Provide motor vehicle assistance to staff and/or visitors, • Respond to all alarm activations and investigate the cause. • Assist in conducting all fire drills within the hospital. • Responsible for enforcing all parking regulations and traffic control within the hospital campus. • Assist with patient restraints (i.e., Emergency Department and Psychiatric unit). • Act as Hazmat first responders. • Conduct monthly ground surveys and report findings. • Maintain a daily activity log of all activities and calls for service that were addressed and handled. • Responsible for the collection of all lost and found items, including the production of proper documentation and identifying the location of the owner whenever possible. • Respond to calls for morgue duty (i.e., transport of deceased patient to the morgue and responsibility for proper release of the body). • Perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent. • 1-3 years of prior security, corrections, or law enforcement experience. • Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Job Requirements:
• Experience within a healthcare setting.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.
• The Security Officer role is responsible for performing a variety of safety and security functions related to the safeguarding of our employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property. • Campus patrolling of the hospital as well as medical offices owned/operated by the hospital. • Routinely provide escort service to staff and visitors. • Daily lock and unlock of facilities on campus. • Provide motor vehicle assistance to staff and/or visitors, • Respond to all alarm activations and investigate the cause. • Assist in conducting all fire drills within the hospital. • Responsible for enforcing all parking regulations and traffic control within the hospital campus. • Assist with patient restraints (i.e., Emergency Department and Psychiatric unit). • Act as Hazmat first responders. • Conduct monthly ground surveys and report findings. • Maintain a daily activity log of all activities and calls for service that were addressed and handled. • Responsible for the collection of all lost and found items, including the production of proper documentation and identifying the location of the owner whenever possible. • Respond to calls for morgue duty (i.e., transport of deceased patient to the morgue and responsibility for proper release of the body). • Perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent. • 1-3 years of prior security, corrections, or law enforcement experience. • Valid driver's license.
Preferred Job Requirements:
• Experience within a healthcare setting.
Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.