Security Officer I - Full Time, Evening shift, 4PM-12AM, Morristown, NJ

Asiswny; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is hiring a Security Officer for Morristown Medical Center. Responsibilities include conducting safety tours, responding to emergencies, and maintaining security. Candidates should have a High School diploma, with prior law enforcement or military experience preferred. Strong communication skills essential for engaging with patients and staff.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement, fire service, or behavioral health experience is preferred.
• Ability to write detailed reports and strong verbal skills are essential.
• Candidate must pass an N95 fit test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety tours of the facility and grounds.
• Respond to emergencies and conduct investigations.
• Engage with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Security Officer for the Security Department at Morristown Medical Center - Days and Shift Hours may vary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The selected candidate must be able to work, first, second and third shifts, weekends and Holidays and over time as required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and stand for at least 4 hours at a time.
• The candidate must be able to attend mandatory training sessions.
• Proficiency with computers is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with the department's computer system are essential.
• The selected candidate must be able to engage with patients, visitors, and staff.
• This position includes safety tours of the facility and grounds, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and gathering information, completing electronic reports, de-escalating violent or threatening individuals.
• The candidate will be exposed to Bio-Hazards such as Blood, Vomit, Saliva, and Urine.
• The candidate will be required to pass an N95 Fit Test. Be able to wear an N95 or surgical mask for short and extended periods of time.
• The candidates will be oriented on one or more shifts during their initial orientation.
• Candidates will be required to pass an AHS approved physical control tactics course.
• The applicant must be available for re-call
• The applicant must be able to flex their schedule to accommodate organizational staffing needs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Graduate

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Prior Law enforcement, Fire Service or EMS, or Behavioral Health experience highly preferred.
• Former Military, Reserve Military and Law Enforcement candidates preferred.
• Thorough background checks conducted.
• Ability to write detailed reports, and strong verbal skills are essential.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Associate or bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• High School Diploma plus Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service or Security experience, will be considered in lieu of associate's degree.

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. 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, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team The AHS Protection and Security Services (PSS) team provides 24/7 security coverage at our medical centers and (CMC, HMC, MMC, NMC, OMC, and Union ED) and is responsible for ensuring the safety of all patients, team members and visitors. Uniformed PSS officers are assigned posts and routinely patrol the facilities and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry. During their tours, officers visually examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they remain intact and secure. Each PSS team member is highly trained to maintain an atmosphere that is calming to patients and welcoming to their families while also being able to deescalate situations in which emotions run high. All officers are specially trained in response control tactics and techniques and are called to respond to occurrences of workplace violence and fire safety. The PSS team is trained and leads our first response to significant events such as (Code Lockdown & Active Shooter, Abducted Child, Building Evacuation, Bomb Threats, etc.). The PSS team controls card access privileges at each of the medical centers; officers are trained to confront all unauthorized persons and, when necessary, contact local law enforcement for assistance. Additionally, PSS has an Investigations Office, which conducts follow-up investigations for all significant cases (i.e., Suspicion of Drug Diversion, Allegations of Assault, Domestic Violence, Workplace Violence, etc.); and an Emergency Management Office, which is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and implementation of emergency management standards system-wide to facilitate a safe environment. Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 18.500000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 27.580000
• Assignment Category: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Primary Shift: Evenings
• Salary Admin Plan: SER