Hospital Security & Access Control Specialist

Hudson Regional Health; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Health in Bayonne, NJ, is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard the facility, control access, assist patients and staff, and respond to incidents with professional conduct.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and may involve shift coverage. SORA and BLS credentials are preferred; prior security experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years relative experience preferred.
• SORA license through NJ preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Controls access to all parts of the facility.
• Meets and assists patients, staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provides escorts as requested or needed.
• Conducts foot patrols of buildings and premises to prevent or detect fire, theft, vandalism and trespassing.
• Monitors the conduct of all visitors while on hospital property, stops unauthorized persons for questioning as needed.
• Controls disordered persons and emergency situations; contacts Police/Fire as necessary.
• Completes written reports, including daily activities and incidents.
• Secures and/or unlocks offices and premises.
• Restraints patients when necessary; maintains a current driver's license.
• Maintains site security and coordinates overtime coverage as needed.

Skills

Access control

Patrols

Escort duties

Report writing

Customer service

Emergency response

Observation skills

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years relative experience preferred

SORA license preferred

BLS preferred

Job description

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SECURITY OFFICER

BAY FT NBU Hourly Service Bayonne, NJ, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 3639

Salary Range: $16.00 To $25.00 Annually

Duties:

Controls access to all parts of the facility
Meets and assists patients, staff and visitors in a courteous and professional manner
Provides escorts as requested or needed
Conducts foot patrols of buildings and premises to prevent or detect fire, theft, vandalism and tresspassing. Takes the appropriate action as necessary
Monitors the conduct of all visitors while on hospital property, stops unauthorized persons for questioning as needed
Controls disordered persons and emergency situations. Contacts the Police and/or Fire Dept. as necessary.
Completes written reports, which include, but are not limited to the following: daily activities, incidents, traffic and safety investigation reports.
Secures and/or unlocks offices and premises.
Restrains patients when necessary,
Maintains a current, valid driver's license.
Controls access to the facility and parking areas.
Assists in providing additional shift coverage as required or needed. Maintain means of contact and availability regarding emergency and overtime situations.
Adheres to the direction of the Director as well as the supervisor on duty.
This list is not all inclusive nor exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma -or- GED equivalent preferred
2 years relative experience preferred

CREDENTIALS + QUALIFICATIONS:
SORA license through the state of New Jersey preferred
(BLS) Basic Life Support preferred