Security Officer

RWJBarnabas Health

Lakewood Township (NJ)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 32,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Volunteer Opportunities

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Security Officer for the MMC Southern Campus in Lakewood, NJ. The role protects patients, visitors, and staff with vigilance and compassionate service in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include patrols, access control, incident reporting with MS Office, and emergency response with de-escalation training.

Evening, full-time schedule. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, NJ driver’s license, and ability to obtain de-escalation certification within 90

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid New Jersey Driver’s License; out-of-state licenses must transfer to NJ within 60 days.
Ability to obtain de-escalation certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct patrols and monitor facilities to maintain a secure healthcare environment.
Provide professional customer service while watching for security threats.
Manage access control, perform data entry, and use Microsoft Office for incident reporting.
Engage with a diverse population with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Assist with weapon screening and enforce facility policies; follow safety standards.
Respond to emergencies and participate in crisis de-escalation as trained.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

Military background

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Keyboarding

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Req #: 0000246723

Category: Security

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus

Department: Security

Pay Range: $19.31 - $23.22 per hour

Location: 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: MMC Southern Campus

Department Name: Security

Req #: 0000246723

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $19.31 - $23.22 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.

Job Overview

The RWJBH Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for all patients, visitors, and staff with blend of vigilance and compassionate service, you will be part of a team that represents the Organization using a positive attitude when on duty in all interactions. The officer balances the demands of security protocols with understanding and respect for those in the healthcare setting. This role is central in upholding our commitment to safety, customer service, and supportive care embodied by our mission to compassionately protect and help the people, property, and quality of our health system, together.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED required.
Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver’s License with eligibility to be covered by RWJBH insurance carrier. All out of state driver license’s need to have their driver’s license and registration transferred to New Jersey state within 60 days of hire.
Ability to acquire certification for de-escalation training within ninety (90) days of hire.

Preferred:

A minimum of one (1) year of customer service, security experience, or prior military service preferred.
Proficiency in keyboarding/data entry and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong command over verbal and written communication.
Bilingual language skills to effectively communicate with a multilingual community preferred but not required. (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Polish depending on facility needs.)

Scheduling Requirements

Full Time
3:00pm-11:00pm

Essential Functions

Conduct patrols and monitor facilities to maintain a secure environment for healthcare operations, adapting to indoor and outdoor posts as required.
Provide professional customer service while vigilantly watching for and addressing potential security threats.
Manage access control systems, perform data entry, and utilize Microsoft Office for incident reporting and administrative tasks.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively engage with a diverse population.
Perform weapon screening and enforce facility policies, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
Respond to emergencies, participating in crisis de-escalation using certified training techniques.
Other Duties - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits And Perks

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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