ED Security & Patient Safety Specialist

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ seeks an ED Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include weapons screening, patient interventions, restraints, and ED team security support.

The role requires a High School Diploma, NJ CPR certification, and 3–5 years of ED security experience, with a focus on exceptional customer service and de-escalation skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in ED security preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Current NJ CPR certification required.
• Fluently speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Exceptional customer service and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff in the Emergency Department.
• Perform weapons screening and assist with patient interventions and restraints as needed.
• Provide professional security support and maintain order within the ED.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service while protecting organizational assets.

Skills

Customer service

De-escalation skills

Communication skills

Weapons screening equipment knowledge

Use of force training

English language proficiency

Cooper de-escalation training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ seeks an ED Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include weapons screening, patient interventions, restraints, and ED team security support.

The role requires a High School Diploma, NJ CPR certification, and 3–5 years of ED security experience, with a focus on exceptional customer service and de-escalation skills.