Security Officer I -Full Time - Shift Schedule - 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.

Schedule

Weekend and On‑Call / As required Shift Schedule – Friday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Monday 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Security and Surveillance: Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter and detect criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access.
• Security and Surveillance: Monitor security cameras, alarms, and other surveillance equipment to ensure the safety of the premises.
• Security and Surveillance: Secure entrances, exits, and restricted areas to prevent breaches or theft.
• Security and Surveillance: Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as needed.
• Security and Surveillance: Perform all other duties as assigned, including working various 8‑ or 12‑hour shifts (including holidays), being available for call‑back assignments, and attending and successfully completing all mandatory training.
• Security and Surveillance: May be required to lift up to 100 lbs. and stand for extended periods (up to four hours).
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to disturbances (AH Security Assistance) involving Team Members, Patients and/or Visitors; de‑escalate the situation and ensure the safety of all persons and property.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to all acute medical events (AH Medical Assistance) to assist clinical staff as needed.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to all fire alarms (AH Facility Alert Fire Emergency) and participate in fire suppression and assist Team Members, Patients and Visitors as needed.
• Emergency Response: Respond and investigate all missing children (AH Missing Person/Child/Infant) and any suspected infant abduction (AH Infant/Child Abduction).
• Emergency Response: Provide leadership to Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Active Shooter situation (AH Active Shooter).
• Emergency Response: Assist all Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Disaster or Emergency Situation (AH Facility Alerts).
• Access Control: Verify the identity of visitors and vendors entering AH Medical Centers, Corporate Locations and Off‑Site Locations as appropriate.
• Access Control: Enforce hospital policies and procedures regarding access to sensitive areas, such as patient