Security Officer - FT Nights

About the role

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear.

Responsibilities

• Immediate intervention in any situation posing a substantial threat to the life and safety of any individual on/or in property owned or controlled by the facility (e.g., code grey, code red, code blue, patient watches, etc.)
• Performs vehicle and foot patrol of all Holy Name Medical Center (HNMC) buildings, parking lots and grounds to prevent fires, theft and vandalism.
• Inspects doors, windows and locks to determine level of security.
• Ensures through visual identification, that only authorized individuals are admitted onto medical center premises.
• Issues keys to authorized medical center personnel and documents appropriately into log book.
• Demonstrate a courteous, professional, understanding and compassionate demeanor when interacting with patients, staff, visitors, physicians and others.
• Escorts staff and visitors to and from parking lot as requested. Assists motorists who require assistance on medical center property and performs errands for various departments as requested and necessary (man-power permitting).
• Demonstrate working knowledge of computer based security systems i.e. access control, CCTV, fire systems and investigates incidents reported by hospital staff, visitors, physicians or patients.
• Reports all safety and fire hazards observed on routine foot and vehicle patrol.
• Aids in traffic control by keeping all fire lanes and fire hydrants and ambulance entrances free of vehicles.
• Demonstrate compliance with medical center and department’s dress code by appearing well groomed, wearing uniform and ID badge while on duty.
• Observes hospital policy concerning fire and safety regulations, infection control standards, smoking restrictions, telephone usage and other rules governing conduct.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Knowledge in the areas of safety and security with specific expertise in Healthcare Security is preferred.
• Must be capable of the meeting the physical demands (mobility, agility, and the capability to bend, lift and stretch) of the position as it relates to patrolling, dealing with patients during the evacuation process, unruly individuals, assisting patients and others with physical restrictions i.e. wheelchairs, walkers other physical requirements that present themselves.

Qualifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid NJ Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
• SORA certification upon hire

Skills

• Knowledge in the areas of safety and security with specific expertise in Healthcare Security is preferred.
• Physical demands (mobility, agility, and the capability to bend, lift and stretch) of the position as it relates to patrolling, dealing with patients during the evacuation process, unruly individuals, assisting patients and others with physical restrictions i.e. wheelchairs, walkers other physical requirements that present themselves.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.00/hour - $21.60/hour

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking.