Supervisor, Security (Full-Time) - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a skilled Supervisor of Security to lead security personnel, oversee incident tracking, and manage departmental budgeting. The role directs shifts, enforces policy, and coordinates risk response to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors across the medical center.

You will conduct performance evaluations, schedule staffing, ensure proper uniform standards, and collaborate with risk management on investigations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years hospital security or law enforcement experience.
• Documented security supervisory training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office and/or Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Oversee security personnel and shifts; manage incident tracking and budgeting.
• Conduct performance evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensure proper attire and adherence to departmental policy.
• Respond to calls and codes; document security reports and investigations.
• Coordinate with Risk Management on theft/property incidents and risk assessments.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Supervisor of Security is responsible for overseeing and managing security personnel and is responsible for the safety of medical center personnel, patients and visitors. Assumes primary responsibility for administrative functions within the department, including management of the security incident and activity tracking program, basic budgetary responsibility (salary and operational), and revenue stream management. Assumes operational anagement for shifts, as well as overall primary supervision for security department personnel. Responds to security needs of medical center personnel.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Supervisor, Security at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Evaluates officers performance, provides guidance and counseling to improve performance. Responsible for disciplinary action when necessary.
• Exercises authority over all security operatio3. Responsible for the staffing and scheduling of security personnel. Communicates directives as issued by the Network VP Security.
• Ensures that all security officers are properly attired and that they perform their duties as outlined in the Departmental Policy Manual.
• Performs Executive details, deliveries and special events.
• Manage the programming and facilitating the Parking Office authority for restricted and high risk areas.
• Reviews daily activity log and submission of all computer-based reports at the end of the shift.
• Reviews and corrects Security Incident Reports in a timely manner.
• Investigates and works with Risk management to handle theft, property damage, maintains Remedy system for lost and found belongings, injuries and documents all security incidents occurring on the shift.
• Responds to calls and codes for security and ensures that security personnel carry out their specific duties and responsibilities.
• Investigates all incidents of stolen property occurring on facility property during the shift; takes action to locate, and completes and submits all reports through proper channels.
• Handles disorderly and/or abusive patients and visitors, which includes psychiatric patients and patients brought into the Emergency Trauma Department under arrest.
• Enforces all facility regulations.
• Represents the Security Department at monthly Safety, MACH/Disaster/ETD and Environment of Care meetings.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of 3 years experience, of hospital security or law enforcement experience.
• Documented security supervisory training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.

Licenses And Certifications Preferred

• Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor Certification.
• CPR/First Aid Instructor.

Contacts

• Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 100 lbs. and stand a minimum of 8 hours a day.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $61,110.40 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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