Security Officer I – EVENINGS

Centrastate Healthcare System, Inc; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CentraState Healthcare System is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety of the facility and its occupants. The role involves monitoring premises, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with strong customer service and de-escalation skills. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to quality patient care and employee well-being.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with company match

401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives

Continuing Education / Onsite Training

Warm company culture

Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

Qualifications

• Must complete assigned education by Crisis Prevention Institute.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required.
• Valid NJ driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safe practices and reports health and safety conditions.
• Conducts regular tours of the facility to detect hazards.
• Locks and unlocks doors as required.

Skills

Customer Service

De-escalation

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

CentraState HealthcareSystem, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non – profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified company.

Provides security to the facility, employees, equipment, supplies and drugs. Control visitor traffic around the facility with the general welfare and safety of patients, visitors and employees being the primary goal.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safe practices and reports any conditions which may affect the health and safety of all workers.
• Makes regular tours of the facility and parking lots in order to detect safety and fire hazards, conditions that may breed theft and suspicious looking persons.
• Locks and unlocks doors as required.
• Assists in conducting fire drills and responds in actual emergencies.
• Escorts off-shift employees to their cars.
• Maintains safety log.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma Or Equivalent Required

Must Complete assigned education by Crisis Prevention Institute.

Work Experience:

Customer Service and De-escalation skills required.

Experience with mental health and memory disorders strongly preferred.

Prior security experience a plus.

Licenses and Certifications:

A valid NJ driver’s license Required

Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification required. New hires must receive certification within 3 months of hire. Renewal certifications will be completed every 2 years.

Must complete assigned education provided by Crisis Prevention Institute.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

For visitor control responsibilities, must have:
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Mindfulness of surroundings (suspicious packages, people etc.)
• Skills in dealing with visitors/contractors reluctant to abide with visitor control requirements.

Physical Demands

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At CentraState Healthcare System, we welcome and promote the diversity of our employee family! Each unique person contributes to the overall success of this organization. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment of professionalism and respect for personal differences.

CentraState Healthcare System, is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and, therefore, abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual or affectional orientation, national origin or nationality, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, ancestry, marital status.