Security Officer

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Security Officer for the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. This part-time role supports a safe, welcoming environment by patrolling facilities, monitoring access points, performing weapon screenings, and responding to emergencies in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff, maintain incident documentation, and use MS Office for data entry and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year of customer service or security experience preferred.
• Valid New Jersey Driver's License; out-of-state license must be transferred within 60 days.
• Ability to obtain de-escalation certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with keyboarding, data entry, and Microsoft Office preferred.
• Bilingual skills are a plus depending on facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Patrol indoor and outdoor areas to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor entrances and access control systems.
• Provide professional customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Conduct weapon screenings and control access to designated areas.
• Respond to emergencies and document incidents using the incident reporting system.
• Communicate effectively with emergency personnel and maintain clear records.
• Patrol perimeter with a company vehicle.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Security

Req #: 0000259122

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

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.

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 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 Part-Time position - 6:00am-2:30pm

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. Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must transfer their 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.