Emergency Department Security Specialist

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an ED Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include weapons screening, patient interventions, and restraint applications, ensuring a safe environment through proactive security measures.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, 3–5 years in security (preferably healthcare), and current NJ-CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in ED security or hospital security preferred.
• Current NJ-CPR Certification is required.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff in the Emergency Department.
• Perform weapons screening in accordance with department procedures.
• Assist with patient interventions and restraints as directed by security leadership.
• Provide exemplary customer service while protecting hospital interests and property.
• Collaborate with ED team to support security operations and incident response.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Weapons screening

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an ED Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include weapons screening, patient interventions, and restraint applications, ensuring a safe environment through proactive security measures.

Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma, 3–5 years in security (preferably healthcare), and current NJ-CPR certification.