Security Sergeant- Full Time - Nights - Jefferson Cherry Hill

About the role

The Security Sergeant acts as the "Front Line" supervisor and manages the performance and effectiveness of the security officers. The Sergeant will direct, assess and evaluate security officers. The Sergeant will respond to calls for service that are escalated and/or categorized as critical or major incidents and debrief with appropriate stakeholders. Reviews effectiveness of current assignments so as to provide maximum efficiency and utilization of resources. Responsible for the safety and security of all Jefferson employees, students, visitors, staff and property and mitigates workplace violence in accordance with the Joint Commission, Department of Health and other regulatory and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service that are escalated and/or categorized as critical or major incidents and debrief with appropriate stakeholders.
• Reviews effectiveness of current assignments so as to provide maximum efficiency and utilization of resources.
• Maintains a safe and violence-free environment by patrolling Jefferson buildings and campus.
• Monitors security officers while on-shift, ensuring they are on-post and meeting post expectations and requirements.
• Acts as the "Front Line" supervisor in charge and acts upon and reports problematic situations to the shift Lieutenant.
• Reviews security incident reports for completeness, accuracy and consistency with general reporting standards; works with Officers to meet these reporting standards when needed.
• Ensures Officers prepare a security incident report for all security complaints/incidents and written record is submitted before end of shift or when directed.
• Assigned to security details, VIP protection and crowd control for special events, and on-campus escorts.
• Interacts with the Jefferson Police Department and law enforcement authorities having jurisdiction for special events.
• Partners with Jefferson Police Department, local police, District Attorney office, or other law enforcement agencies relative to criminal offenses and complaints, and when subpoenaed testifies in court litigation proceedings.
• Consults and advises crime victims focusing on "due process" or methods of reporting crimes to the appropriate authorities (Jefferson Police Department, local police, District Attorney, etc.).
• Provides assistance as a member of the Emergency Response Team in events such as: fires, bomb threats, explosions, or other life threatening or crime related situations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Fire Alarm systems and Access Control (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s license required to work at certain Jefferson locations.
• Act 235 certification required in PA.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a security/police officer, preferably in the Healthcare environment and/or Associates degree or higher with a Criminal Justice or related concentration, or two years of law enforcement or military service.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work all shifts and must be able to rotate between shifts in accordance with organizational needs.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of security protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent)).

Schedule

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular Employee

Entity

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location

2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America

Nationally Ranked

Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value.

Thomas Jefferson University

Home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health

Nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans

A not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.