Public Safety Officer - SMHP Security

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a security professional to ensure the safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors. The role includes performing surveillance, coordinating responses to issues, and enforcing policies. A strong candidate will have experience in healthcare security and hold relevant certifications.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare security or a related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform security services including electronic surveillance and manual rounds.
• Coordinate facility response to various potential issues.
• Enforce policies and procedures consistently.

Skills

Experience in healthcare security

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Guard Certification Registration Card

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital offering a broad range of services including cardiovascular care, cancer treatment, maternal-child health, and outpatient behavioral health services. As the only hospital in Passaic, it employs over 550 physicians and 1,000 staff members, making it one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the team is committed to delivering respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is part of Prime Healthcare, recognized as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For more information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

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Responsibilities

• Perform security services, including electronic surveillance and manual rounds.
• Coordinate facility response to various potential issues affecting patients, staff, and visitors.
• Enforce policies and procedures consistently.
• Follow guidelines and monitoring techniques to ensure a safe environment.
• Collaborate with the Environment of Care committee for a multidisciplinary approach to security and safety.
• Participate in employee awareness and education initiatives.
• Drive as needed for company business.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Training:

• Experience in healthcare security or a related field preferred.
• State Guard Certification Registration Card.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Facility-specific requirements may include:

• State driver’s license upon hire.
• Current DMV H6 report or driving history report.

St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation for this role is $21.24 per hour, including wages and benefits. The exact starting salary will be determined based on experience, education, credentials, and other factors.