Security Officer

RWJBarnabas Health

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health’s Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for the Evening shift (2:00pm-10:30pm). The role protects patients, visitors, and staff, patrols facilities, controls access, and responds to emergencies with professional service.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid New Jersey Driver's License, and SORA security officer registration.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid New Jersey Driver's License required.
SORA security officer license required or eligibility.
1+ year of customer service or security experience preferred.
Ability to obtain de-escalation certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Patrol indoor and outdoor areas to maintain a safe environment.
Monitor entrances and access control systems, address safety concerns.
Provide professional customer service while enforcing facility policies.
Perform weapon screenings and control access to designated areas.
Respond to emergencies and participate in crisis de-escalation.
Complete incident reports, data entry, and administrative tasks.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and emergency personnel.
Patrol the perimeter with a company vehicle.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Incident reporting

Data entry

Microsoft Office

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Req #: 0000268997

Category: Security

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Security

Pay Range: $19.73 - $23.56 per hour

Location: 655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS

Department Name: Security

Req #: 0000268997

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $19.73 - $23.56 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Security Officer serves as an important part of the healthcare team by helping maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role combines vigilance, professionalism, and compassionate customer service to protect people, property, and the operations of the health system. The Security Officer is responsible for patrolling facilities, monitoring for potential security concerns, managing access control, conducting weapon screenings, responding to emergencies, and supporting crisis de-escalation efforts. Strong communication, sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to interact respectfully with a diverse population are critical to success in this position.

As a Security Officer, a typical day might include the following:

Conducting indoor and outdoor patrols of the facility and surrounding areas to help maintain a safe and secure environment
Monitoring entrances, access control systems, and facility activity while identifying and addressing potential safety or security concerns
Providing professional and compassionate customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff while enforcing facility policies and safety standards
Performing weapon screenings and controlling access to designated areas in accordance with hospital procedures
Responding to emergencies and security incidents, including participating in crisis intervention and de-escalation using certified training techniques
Completing incident reports, data entry, and other administrative tasks using computer systems and Microsoft Office
Communicating effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and emergency personnel to support a safe and respectful healthcare environment
Patrolling the perimeter with a company vehicle

The Security Officer Role Might Be For You If

You remain calm, alert, and professional in a fast-paced healthcare environment
You communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, visitors, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds
You are comfortable balancing security responsibilities with compassionate customer service
You demonstrate strong judgment and the ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and potentially challenging situations
You are organized and comfortable with computer systems, data entry, incident reporting, and Microsoft Office
You are willing and able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and meet the physical demands of the job
You are committed to helping protect people, property, and the quality of the healthcare environment

This is a Full-Time position - 2:00pm-10:30pm

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid New Jersey Driver's License, with eligibility to be covered by the organization’s insurance carrier. Candidates must have and maintain a valid New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) security officer license. Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must transfer your license and vehicle registration to New Jersey within 60 days of hire. You must also be able to obtain certification in de-escalation training within 90 days of hire. At least one year of customer service or security experience, or prior military service, is preferred. Experience with keyboarding, data entry, Microsoft Office, and strong verbal and written communication skills is preferred. Bilingual language skills are a plus, depending on facility needs.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.