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RWJBarnabas Health - Elizabeth, NJ
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Elizabeth, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees
Hospitals
About the position
The Security Officer at RWJBarnabas Health is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This role combines vigilance with compassionate service, representing the organization positively in all interactions. The officer will uphold security protocols while maintaining respect and understanding for individuals in a healthcare setting, contributing to the organization's mission of safety and supportive care.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patrols and monitor facilities to maintain a secure environment for healthcare operations.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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).
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Discounts Through our Partners NJ Devils, NJ Performing Arts Center, Verizon, and many more!
