Security Officer I - Full Time - Friday 11a-7p, Saturday-Sunday 7a-7p, Monday 3p-11p - Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, NJ

About the role

An AH Security Officer 1 is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in AH healthcare facilities and corporate locations. This role involves monitoring the premises, preventing unauthorized access, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the enforcement of hospital policies and procedures related to safety and security.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter and detect criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access.
• Maintain security and surveillance, monitor security cameras, alarms, and other surveillance equipment to ensure the safety of the premises.
• Secure entrances, exits, and restricted areas to prevent breaches or theft.
• Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as needed.
• Respond promptly to disturbances, medical events, fire alarms, missing children, and active shooter situations.
• Verify the identity of visitors and vendors entering AH Medical Centers, Corporate Locations, and Off-Site Locations as appropriate.
• Enforce hospital policies and procedures regarding access to sensitive areas, such as patient rooms, operating rooms, or pharmacies.
• Issue and manage all Team Member badges.
• Prepare detailed and accurate incident reports for all security-related events utilizing the IMC Computer database.
• Maintain logs of daily activities, including patient scans, helicopter arrivals, property reports, contraband reports, panic button testing, and forensic patients.
• Communicate effectively with all Team Members and collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services as required.
• Participate in training programs, including RCT Training, FEMA Incident Command System courses, and Emergency Management Decontamination Training.

Requirements

Security, law enforcement, and/or military experience is preferred. Other Desired Skills include Security operations and emergency response, investigation and reporting, access control and surveillance systems, strong communication and conflict resolution, physical fitness to handle patrolling and emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in compliance with AH’s eligibility requirements.
• Familiarity with EZ Lobby and Rep Trex computer systems for managing vendor badge access.
• Proficient in the use of Security Technology to include AHECN distribution, IMC Computer, Mutualink, Victor Video System and ONYX Panel.

Skills

Security operations and emergency response, investigation and reporting, access control and surveillance systems, strong communication and conflict resolution, physical fitness to handle patrolling and emergency response.

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

Pay

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer. Hourly wage or salary (or a range) will be provided upon confirmation.

Schedule

This role involves working various 8- or 12-hour shifts (including holidays), being available for call-back assignments, and attending and successfully completing all mandatory training.

About Us

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJAtlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJAtlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJAtlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJAtlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJAtlantic Medical GroupAtlantic Visiting NurseAtlantic Mobile HealthAtlantic Rehabilitation

Note

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.