Patient-Focused Healthcare Security Officer

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Security Services professional to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring entrances, responding to alarms, providing escorts, and reporting suspicious activity across Cooper facilities in Camden and surrounding areas.

The role emphasizes safety protocols during medical responses, BRRT events, and de-escalation of incidents, requiring excellent communication and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years security, law enforcement, or customer service related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees through post coverage and monitoring entrances.
• Respond to alarms and requests for security assistance; fire watch responsibilities and parking enforcement.
• Provide escorts when requested and investigate/report suspicious activity; patrol interior and exterior areas.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Walk-through metal detector

Hand wand

Package x-ray machine

Job description

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Security Services professional to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Responsibilities include monitoring entrances, responding to alarms, providing escorts, and reporting suspicious activity across Cooper facilities in Camden and surrounding areas.

The role emphasizes safety protocols during medical responses, BRRT events, and de-escalation of incidents, requiring excellent communication and a strong customer-service mindset.