Specialist

Job Title: Specialist

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Security Administration

Req #: 0000243825

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $33.04 - $46.67 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview :

In support of the development of Corporate Security Team as a service line, and in support of the Corporate Security mission “to compassionately protect and help the people, property, and quality of our health system, together”, the Executive Protection Specialist, will provide safe and efficient transport and protection services for senior leadership/management as requested. Transportation is provided to designated/requested locations avoiding any possible harm to the executive in the transfer process. The EP Specialist will also be responsible for law enforcement liaison, special event security, and physical security responsibilities as needed and will be armed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ten years prior law enforcement, military service, or professional executive protection.
• Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver’s License with eligibility to be covered by RWJBH insurance carrier.All out of state driver license’s need to have their driver’s license and registration transferred to New Jersey state within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess a valid Retired Police Officer permit to carry a firearm/handgun in accordance with the New Jersey Retired Law Enforcement Permit to Carry a Handgun Law and Retired Law Enforcement Officer Program (RPO).
• Must have and maintain a valid New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) Level 2 Armed Security Officer license.
• Must have a New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun.
• Must possess a Level Three Retention Holster for their approved handgun and only use said holster while working.
• A minimum of five years prior law enforcement experience or military service required.
• Ability to acquire certification for de-escalation training within ninety (90) days of hire.

Preferred:

• 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.)

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Conduct patrols and monitor facilities to maintain a secure environment for healthcare operations, adapting to indoor and outdoor posts as required.
• Transport executives and approved passengers to and from corporate facilities, affiliate facilities, special events, and specified locations within local and outlying areas. Maintain good levels of interpersonal skills to exchange information, answer questions, interact with senior executives and greet passengers.
• Have highly technical driving skills, expertise in driving regulations, knowledge in executive protection, and knowledge of basic automobile mechanics.
• Experience partnering with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Have problem solving skills to handle and prioritize executive’s requests vs. other duties.
• Must be results/goal oriented, decision maker and strategic planner with critical thinking capabilities.
• Personal and professional standards of integrity and compassion.
• Must have the ability to function and use sound judgment in high profile situations.
• Must be in excellent physical condition and be fit to perform duties including having vision correctable to 20/40, good peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision, have adequate hearing, and ease in shoulder and head mobility for defensive driving practices.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a first aid, CPR, and AED Certifications as well as a de-escalation training certification.
• 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.
• EPS must comply with all applicable federal and state laws concerning the possession and use of firearms/handgun, including, but not limited to, the State of New Jersey Firearms Qualification and Requalification Standards. This includes qualification as well as a thorough knowledge of (a) N.J.S.A 2C:3-1, et. seq. (New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice); (b) N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5 (Unlawful Possession of Weapons);and (c) 45:19A-1 (the Security Officer Registration Act).
• Identify and avoid potential hazardous situations and/or life-threatening situations, and provide cover and remove executives and passengers from harm to a safe location. Plan routes of travel, implement a diversion plan when necessary, and ensure a safe and uneventful conveyance. Establish and maintain an identification code system for use in an event of an emergency. This is a code that would alert the executive of danger in a crowd or business event situation and signal the need to evacuate or shelter in place. Will conduct pre-trip advanced security checks of venues that will be visited by Corporate Executives and senior leadership/management when needed.
• Will maintain the highest level of confidentiality with regards to Corporate Executives to include family contact information, residence locations, and residence security systems. He/She will communicate schedule information/updates to executive assistants as requested.
• EPS will follow company safety procedures and practices to include the use of company cars for company business only and record mileage from starting point to ending point. Will oversee the overall appearance and operation of company vehicles used for executive protection. EPS will be responsible for maintaining the schedule and arrange for proper maintenance and service as required for vehicles used for executive protection.
• EPS will attend defensive driver training class once a year EPS will respond and handle emergency situations that impact executives under their protection. In an emergency situation, must have physical ability to hastily move executive into vehicle, to enter vehicle expediently to depart area. Must be certified in administering CPR and Heart Defibrillator and knowledge of basic first aid. Have ability to drag a person from the vehicle to a prone position in order to administer CPR/Heart Defibrillator.
• Respond to emergencies, participating in crisis de-escalation using certified training techniques.
• Other Duties - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer