Full Time Security Professional 1st Shift

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Security Guard.
Patrols all areas of Medical Center, including stairwells and areas not accessible to the public to prevent and/or detect fires, thefts, vandalism and other security problems. Acts as liaison between patients/ visitors and the Medical Center, interpreting the Medical Center's philosophy, policies, procedures and services to patients' families and visitors. Detects violations of the law and contacts law enforcement when necessary and represents the Medical Center as the complainant/witness in any court proceedings that result. Assists in dealing with disruptive patients, visitors, or staff and participates in restraining emotionally disturbed patients when summoned by medical staff. Directs cars into available spots in parking garage or lot. Re-parks double-parked cars, noting final parking spot on ticket attached to keys and placing keys on keyboard. Takes on dispatching responsibilities as needed, which involves answering phones, entering information into the computer system, dispatching guards, and monitoring the camera surveillance system and emergency alarm panels. Assumes role of switchboard operator during the midnight shift (12am-8am). Logs totals of daily receipts into the daily account sheet at end of every shift. Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures, and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps. Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Attends and participates in department meetings, training sessions and workshops. Assists in the maintenance of department equipment (e.g. checks that radio batteries are freshly charged, and that radio is functional; cleans and oils handcuffs). Escorts employees to and from Parking Lot and other Medical Center buildings. Must pass security guard test and/or approved training through Bergen County Police & Fire Academy preferred. Ability to drive standard shift cars. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position; knowledge of a second language preferred. High School Diploma/GED Required
Contact with patients, visitors, employees, and others in all hospital areas. 20.7600 DIFFERENTIALS-SWITCHBOARD $2.25/ EVE 1.30/NIGHT SHIFT $1.60/ WEEKEND$ 2.05 ACTING SUPV $2.00 CAN ALSO EARN ADDITIONAL $1.00 PER SECURITY CERT THROUGH IAHSS
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.