Security Officer

Req #: 0000261436 | Part-Time, Evening shift | $19.31 - $23.22 per hour | New Brunswick, NJ

About the role

The Security Officer serves as an important part of the healthcare team by helping maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role combines vigilance, professionalism, and compassionate customer service to protect people, property, and the operations of the health system.

Responsibilities

• Conducting indoor and outdoor patrols of the facility and surrounding areas to help maintain a safe and secure environment
• Monitoring entrances, access control systems, and facility activity while identifying and addressing potential safety or security concerns
• Providing professional and compassionate customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff while enforcing facility policies and safety standards
• Performing weapon screenings and controlling access to designated areas in accordance with hospital procedures
• Responding to emergencies and security incidents, including participating in crisis intervention and de-escalation using certified training techniques
• Completing incident reports, data entry, and other administrative tasks using computer systems and Microsoft Office
• Communicating effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and emergency personnel to support a safe and respectful healthcare environment
• Patrolling the perimeter with a company vehicle

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License, with eligibility to be covered by the organization’s insurance carrier (out-of-state license must be transferred within 60 days of hire)
• Ability to obtain certification in de-escalation training within 90 days of hire
• At least one year of customer service or security experience, or prior military service, is preferred
• Experience with keyboarding, data entry, Microsoft Office, and strong verbal and written communication skills is preferred
• Bilingual language skills are a plus
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and meet the physical demands of the job

Pay

$19.31 - $23.22 per hour

Schedule

Part-Time, 2:00pm - 10:30pm