Security Officer

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs (Health/Dependent Care)

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Security Officer for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff, with duties including patrols, access control, and emergency response.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, a New Jersey driver’s license, and the ability to obtain de-escalation certification within 90 days. Prior security or customer service experience is preferred, with bilingual skills a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• New Jersey Driver's License valid.
• Experience in customer service or security preferred.
• Ability to obtain de-escalation certification within 90 days.
• Must be able to work day shift and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Patrols interior and exterior areas to maintain safety and security.
• Monitor entrances and access control, address security concerns.
• Provide professional customer service while enforcing policies.
• Conduct weapon screenings and control access to restricted areas.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in crisis de-escalation as trained.
• Complete incident reports and data entry using MS Office.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

De-escalation

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Access control

Incident reporting

Job description

Security Officer

Req #: 0000261811

Category: Security

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Security

Pay Range: $20.14 - $24.03 per hour

Location: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

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 Full Time position - 7:00am-3:30pm

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.

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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer