**Public Safety Officer

Saint Michael's Medical Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ is seeking a Full-Time Security Officer to provide vigilant security services for patients, staff and visitors. The role includes electronic surveillance, patrol rounds, and immediate response to incidents to maintain a safe environment of care on campus.

Ideal candidates will have healthcare security experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. State Driver’s license and driving history checks are required as part of the hire process.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform security services including electronic surveillance and routine security rounds.
• Coordinate facility response to potential problems for patients, employees and visitors.
• Enforce policy and procedure to ensure a safe workplace and environment of care.
• Work with the Environment of Care committee to support a multidisciplinary safety approach.
• Drive as needed for company business.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com .

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

• Experience in Healthcare security or related field preferred


• State Guard Certification Registration Card


• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility May Require Items Listed Below)

• State Driver’s license upon hire


• Current DMV H6 report or Driving History Report

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.00 to $23.74. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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