Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center

Security Officer

6 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationMontclair/New Jersey
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 116378
      Overview

      Join our team as a rotating shift, PRN, Security Officer in Montclair, NJ.

      Why Join Us?

      Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

      • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
      • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
      • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

      Get to Know Your Team:

      • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

      Responsibilities

      • The Security Officer role is responsible for performing a variety of safety and security functions related to the safeguarding of our employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property.
      • Campus patrolling of the hospital as well as medical offices owned/operated by the hospital
      • Routinely provide escort service to staff and visitors
      • Daily lock and unlock of facilities on campus
      • Provide motor vehicle assistance to staff and/or visitors
      • Respond to all alarm activations and investigate the cause
      • Assist in conducting all fire drills within the hospital
      • Responsible for enforcing all parking regulations and traffic control within the hospital campus
      • Assist with patient restraints (ie, Emergency Department and Psychiatric unit)
      • Act as Hazmat first responders
      • Conduct monthly ground surveys and report findings
      • Maintain a daily activity log of all activities and calls for service that were addressed and handled
      • Responsible for the collection of all lost and found items, including the production of proper documentation and identifying the location of the owner whenever possible
      • Respond to calls for morgue duty (ie, transport of deceased patient to the morgue and responsibility for proper release of the body)
      • Perform any and all other duties as assigned

      Qualifications

      Job Requirements:

      • High School Diploma or equivalent
      • 1-3 years of prior security, corrections, or law enforcement experience
      • Valid driver’s license

      Preferred Job Requirements:

      • Experience within a healthcare setting
  • About the company

      Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center