Security Officer I - Part Time - 24 hours per week - Nights - 7PM-7AM - 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 Atlantic Health healthcare facilities and corporate locations. The role involves monitoring the premises, preventing unauthorized access, responding to emergencies, and enforcing 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.
• Monitor security cameras, alarms, and other surveillance equipment.
• Secure entrances, exits, and restricted areas to prevent breaches or theft.
• Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as needed.
• Respond promptly to disturbances, de‑escalate situations, and ensure safety of persons and property.
• Assist clinical staff during acute medical events.
• Respond to fire alarms, participate in fire suppression, and aid team members, patients, and visitors.
• Investigate missing children or suspected infant abductions.
• Provide leadership during active‑shooter or other disaster/emergency situations.
• Verify identity of visitors and vendors; enforce access policies for sensitive areas.
• Issue and manage team‑member badges; use EZ Lobby and Rep Trex systems for vendor badge access.
• Provide directions and assistance to patients and visitors; maintain a professional demeanor.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain daily activity logs (patient scans, helicopter arrivals, property reports, contraband reports, panic‑button testing, forensic patients).
• Communicate effectively with all team members and use security technology (AHECN distribution, IMC Computer, Mutualink, Victor Video System, ONYX Panel).
• Collaborate with hospital staff, law enforcement, and emergency services.
• Participate in Iron Temple Response Control Techniques (RCT) training twice per month and maintain a valid RCT certification.
• Complete FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200 courses and IS‑700 National Incident Management System course.
• Participate in Emergency Management Decontamination Training and stay current on all Atlantic Health and Protection & Security Services policies.
• Lift up to 100 lb and stand for extended periods (up to four hours) as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, and 700 certifications to be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license meeting Atlantic Health eligibility requirements.
• Security, law‑enforcement, and/or military experience preferred.

Desired skills

• Security operations and emergency response.
• Investigation and reporting.
• Access‑control and surveillance systems.
• Strong communication and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Physical fitness to handle patrolling and emergency response duties.

Schedule

Work various 8‑ or 12‑hour shifts, including holidays; weekend and on‑call assignments are required. Availability for call‑back assignments is expected.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (eligible for full‑time and part‑time members working 22.5 hours/week or more).
• Life & AD&D insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability (with supplemental options).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non‑elective contribution.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave.
• Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
• Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
• Backup and on‑site childcare.
• Well‑being rewards and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Fertility benefits and healthy pregnancy program.
• Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
• Pet, home & auto, identity‑theft, and legal insurance.

About the team

The Atlantic Health Protection & Security Services (PSS) team provides 24/7 security coverage at our medical centers. Uniformed officers patrol facilities and grounds, enforce access controls, respond to workplace violence, fire safety, and major incidents (e.g., active shooter, child abduction, building evacuation, bomb threats). The team also operates an Investigations Office for follow‑up investigations and an Emergency Management Office that oversees system‑wide emergency management standards.