Public Safety Officer

Prime Healthcare; Boonton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider focused on safety and quality care. In this role, you will perform essential security services, ensuring a safe environment for patients, employees, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include electronic surveillance, policy enforcement, and participation in employee safety education. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a compassionate community-oriented healthcare setting where your efforts will directly impact the well-being of others. If you are passionate about safety and have a background in security, we invite you to apply and be part of our award-winning team.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare security or related field preferred.
• State Guard Certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform security services including electronic surveillance and manual rounds.
• Coordinate facility response to potential problems for patients and staff.

Skills

Healthcare Security

Electronic Surveillance

Policy Enforcement

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

State Guard Certification

Tools

Surveillance Equipment

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities includes Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Saint Clare's Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

Performs security services, including electronic surveillance and systematic manual Security Officers rounds. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for patients, employees, and visitors. Enforces policy & procedure, ensuring equitable enforcement. Follows guidelines and perpetual monitoring techniques towards establishing a safe workplace for employees and a safe environment of care. Works with the Environment of Care committee to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to security and safety. Participates in employee awareness and education. Driving as needed for company business.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred.
2. State Guard Certification Registration Card.
3. High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. State Driver’s license upon hire.
2. Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report.