Security Officer

RWJBarnabas Health; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plans

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a Security Officer for the Oceanport facility to safeguard patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires patrolling, access control, incident reporting, and crisis de-escalation within a healthcare environment.

The position is full-time, day shift, hourly pay $19.31-$23.22, with benefits including PTO, retirement plans, and health insurance; valid New Jersey driver’s license and ability to complete de-escalation training within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver’s License with eligibility to be covered by RWJBH insurance carrier.
• Ability to acquire certification for de-escalation training within ninety (90) days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols and monitor facilities to maintain a secure environment.
• Provide professional customer service while vigilantly watching for potential threats.
• Manage access control systems, perform data entry, and utilize MS Office for incident reporting.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication abilities with a diverse population.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in crisis de-escalation using certified training techniques.

Skills

Customer service

Security experience

De-escalation training

Driver's license

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Req #: 0000239483
Category: Security
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Security
Pay Range: $19.31 - $23.22 per hour
Location: 2 Crescent Place, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Job Title: Security Officer
Location: SBC Corporation
Department Name: Security
Req #: 0000239483
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $19.71 - $23.68 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

• 6:00am-2:00pm
• Full-Time, Monday-Friday

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

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

• 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