Security Officer - Part Time - Day

About the role

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Security Officer to ensure the safety and well‑being of patients, team members, physicians, visitors, students, and Medical Center property. The role involves continuous surveillance, incident reporting, and delivering quality guest services while supporting the organization’s mission to transform healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Make continuous patrols throughout the Medical Center, on foot or in a vehicle, to observe and correct security‑related violations and conditions.
• Act as visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities.
• Respond promptly to calls and codes for security assistance, handling both emergent and non‑emergent situations, including all Codes.
• Provide continuous coverage, control access to the facility, and assist patients and visitors as needed.
• Challenge unauthorized persons in a professional, courteous manner, issue appropriate passes, and enforce Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain and control access to all facilities owned, operated, or leased by Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Expedite and ensure safe traffic flow through parking lots while enforcing parking regulations.
• Conduct preliminary and detailed investigations of unusual occurrences, interview witnesses, obtain signatures, and collect accurate information.
• Respond to fire drills, perform fire watches, and facilitate fire department inspections.
• Provide escorts to team members and visitor vehicles upon request.
• Report for duty in a clean, complete uniform with photo ID badge and security officer breast badge.
• Inspect outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots continuously.
• Collaborate 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 each shift.
• Complete and submit a daily activity log at the end of the tour of duty.
• Maintain departmental security equipment in good condition and report any damage immediately.
• Keep Security Leaders informed of all matters pertinent to safety and security conditions.
• Follow all Medical Center Code of Conduct regulations, departmental procedures, and parking regulations.
• Complete all assigned in‑service training, lectures, and programs.
• Attend all mandatory departmental or special meetings.
• Work in all weather conditions and in all areas of the Medical Center, including parking lots, grounds, and outer buildings.
• Perform duties assigned by Security leadership and execute the physical security component of the emergency management plan during emergencies.
• Undertake other duties or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• Preferred: 2 years of college credits.
• Preferred: Prior experience as a Security Officer or in law enforcement.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Full‑scale State, County, Federal, and license background check conducted every other year.

Pay

Minimum rate of $21.78 hourly. Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to pay equity and transparency; the posted rate reflects a good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and may vary based on market data, experience, and other non‑discriminatory factors.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) employees.