Security Officer - Various Shifts - Weekends & Holidays Required - East Region

Job Details Jefferson East Region includes the following New Jersey locations: Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital and Jefferson Washington Twp Hospital. Summary Provide maximum protection for the safety and security of university and hospital personnel, patients, students, visitors and Jefferson assets. Perform security duties at a fixed post or on patrol, or while making rounds of campus/hospital buildings and grounds. Check for unauthorized persons, general security violations, fire or safety hazards. Capable of being assigned to any fixed post or patrol duties in any environment, and on any shift. Represent the university and hospital by giving directions or information when requested. Job Duties Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Perform security patrols at either fixed post or on patrol, including general security violations and fire or safety hazards. Verify the appropriateness of persons on university/hospital campus by checking identification badges and escorting all unauthorized persons from campus as necessary. Respond promptly to calls for service, including priority or serious incidents, problems or emergencies. Notify supervisor (Sergeant or Lieutenant) of conditions. May be required to diffuse emergency situations with conflict resolution skills. Investigate and document reports on accidents, incidents or suspicious activities. Maintain daily patrol log during tours. Submit completed log to Sergeant/Shift Supervisor upon completion of tour. Provide follow-up information to Security Investigator and/or Lieutenant as directed. Provide assistance to employees, students, patients, patient family and visitors as incidents occur, including security escorts upon request. Assist with campus parking issues; patrol parking lots and parking lot equipment. Support safety teams, including assisting the Trauma Team with landing of helicopters and with fire-related emergencies. Enforce all No Smoking environments both inside and outside on campus. Perform other related security, safety and protection duties as assigned, including but not limited to the support loss prevention (i.e. inspecting deliveries and packages) and assisting with training of new security staff as directed. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED. Must be able to understand all responsibilities and technology associated with the 24-hour Security Response Center (SRC). Must have completed all relevant Security Department training modules and maintain all required training. Must be capable of running one city block and physically subduing an unruly/violent individual. Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Ability to work all shifts, and rotate between shifts as needed. This is a highly visible uniform position. Officers must be able to present excellent appearance at all times and also be equipped with all required security instruments. Understanding of how to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level, ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Knowledge of, and ability to implement, the measures necessary to safeguard an organization's employees and visitors. Knowledge of and ability to employ required tools, techniques and technologies to minimize losses due to breaches of physical premises security. Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions. Ability to function effectively with Microsoft desktop applications (i.e. Word, E-mail). Lethal Weapons Certification - Pennsylvania State Police within 90 days. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s Degree related advanced training in Criminal Justice strongly preferred. 1 year Experience in campus/hospital security, law enforcement, or other related Criminal Justice agencies strongly preferred. Physical Demands Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead. Salary Range $17.78 to $25.33 hourly. The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America EEO Statement Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson Health