Security Officer - Full Time Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Officer to ensure a safe environment at their facilities. This role involves preventing theft, vandalism, and illegal entry while maintaining control of parking facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have two years of relevant security or police experience. With a focus on effective communication and teamwork, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a healthcare setting. If you are adaptable, proactive, and ready to contribute to a secure environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years' security experience or police experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a safe environment and prevent fire, theft, and vandalism.
• Assist in transportation of personnel and supplies when necessary.

Skills

Effective Communication

Crisis Intervention Training

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Prioritization and Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Hospital Security Officer Training Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To facilitate a safe environment and prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. To maintain control of parking facilities and to assist in the transportation (driving) of personnel and/or supplies when necessary.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years' security experience preferably in health care or two years of police experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Driver's License - current and valid New Jersey driver's license. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 1-13 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.
• Certification for 40 hours of Basic Hospital Security Officer Training from The International Association for Health Care Security-Safety.
• Minimum six hours training in Crisis Intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing).
• Ability to effectively interact with customers to meet their needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make effective decisions, and respond quickly to customer's needs.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.