Security Officer

Security Officer

The Security Officer performs safety and security tours according to established Security Department Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures. The Security Officer provides and preserves a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at AtlantiCare campuses and facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other security related applications/programs required.
• All certifications and training listed below are required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.
• American Heart Association BLS required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• CPI required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; once obtained kept current at all time.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School degree or equivalent.
• License/Certification: FEMA Certification: Incident Command System (IS) required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.
• Pending Government Operations
• Current incumbents required to obtain all FEMA requirements by 9/30/2026.
• IS 100 Introduction to Incident Command System
• IS 700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• IS 907 Active Shooter Training

Experience: 1 year of security officer experience preferred, preferably within the healthcare environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Bilingual abilities preferred. Knowledge of PC's and related applications required. 1 year of AtlantiCare Security Officer experience preferred. Prior Healthcare service preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other security related applications/programs required.

Performance Expectations: Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Work Environment: Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Exposure to all weather conditions during patrols and post. Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, continuous walking and standing.

Reporting Relationship: This position reports to department leadership.