Security Officer - Full Time - Day

About the role

At Hackensack Meridian Health, team members are the heart of our mission to help patients live better, healthier lives while supporting one another and the community. The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and well-being of patients, team members, physicians, visitors, students, and Medical Center property through continuous surveillance, incident reporting, and guest services.

Responsibilities

• Make continuous patrols throughout the Medical Center on foot or in a vehicle to observe and correct security and safety violations.
• Act as a visible deterrent to crime and prohibited activities.
• Respond to calls and codes for security assistance, including emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Provide continuous coverage of the Medical Center, controlling access and assisting patients and visitors.
• Challenge unauthorized persons professionally, issue passes, and enforce Medical Center policies.
• Maintain and control access to all Hackensack Meridian Health facilities.
• Expedite safe traffic flow in Medical Center parking lots and enforce parking regulations.
• Conduct preliminary or detailed investigations of unusual occurrences, including interviewing witnesses and collecting information.
• Respond to fire drills and perform fire watches; facilitate fire department inspections.
• Provide escorts to team members and visitors as requested.
• Report for duty in a clean uniform with photo identification badge and security breast badge.
• Inspect outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots; work with facilities to detect fire and life safety hazards.
• Inspect packages leaving the Medical Center when required by policy.
• Prepare and submit computerized security incident reports before the end of shift and daily activity logs at tour completion.
• Maintain all departmental security equipment and report damage immediately.
• Keep Security Leaders informed of safety and security conditions.
• Abide by Medical Center Code of Conduct, departmental policies, and parking regulations.
• Complete all in-service training, lectures, and mandatory meetings.
• Work in all areas of the Medical Center, including parking lots, grounds, and outer buildings, in all weather conditions.
• Perform duties as assigned by Security leadership and execute the physical security component of the emergency management plan during emergencies.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Preferred

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

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Full scale State, County, Federal, and License Check conducted every other year.

Pay

Minimum rate of $20.68 per hour. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding. Eligible for shift differentials, performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate.