Part & Full Time Security Officers (Overnight Shifts)

Security OfficerOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.The Security Officer will assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of patients, team members, physicians, visitors, students and Medical Center property. These responsibilities include but are not limited to continuous surveillance, reporting and documenting all incidents and remaining sensitive to the need for delivery of quality guest services and assistance to all persons visiting the Medical Center.ResponsibilitiesMake continuous patrols throughout the Medical Center to observe and take corrective action regarding violations and detrimental conditions related to security and safety of patients, visitors, team members, students and property either on foot or in a vehicle. Security Team Members act as visible deterrence to crime and prohibited activities.Respond to calls and codes for security assistance by any person within the Medical Center and take proper action including responding quickly and effectively to emergent and non-emergent situations including all Codes in a timely manner.Provide continuous coverage of the Medical Center, controlling access to the area and assisting patients and visitors as necessary. Challenges unauthorized persons in a professional and courteous manner, issues appropriate passes, and enforces policies and procedures of the Medical Center.Maintain and control access to all facilities owned or operated, leased or owned by Hackensack Meridian Health.Expedite and ensure safe flow of traffic through the Medical Center parking lots while enforcing parking regulations.Conduct preliminary and/or detailed investigations of all unusual occurrences falling under the realm of security matters including but not limited to interviewing witnesses, obtaining signatures and collecting accurate information.Respond to fire drills and perform fire watches; facilitate fire department inspections scheduled by regional safety functionProvide escorts to team members and visitor vehicles as requested within jurisdiction.Report for duty in a clean and complete Medical Center issued uniform, including photo identification badge and security officer breast badge.Make continuous inspections of outer buildings, grounds, and parking lots. Works with facilities for detection of fire and life safety hazardsInspects all packages leaving the Medical Center when necessary and according to policy.Prepares and submits computerized security incident reports before the end of shift.Maintains all departmental security equipment in good operating condition and reports all damage immediately to the Security Leader.Always keeps Security Leaders informed of all matters pertinent to safety and security conditions. Has knowledge of and abides by all Medical Center Code of Conduct regulations and departmental procedures and policies including parking regulations.Completes all in-service training, lectures and programs as assigned.will be required to work in all areas of the Medical Center, including parking lots, grounds and outer buildings as requested.Will be required to perform duties as assigned by Security leadership and execute physical security component of emergency management plan upon occurrence of an emergencyOther duties and/or projects as assigned.QualificationsEducation, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.Previous experience as Security Officer or Law Enforcement experience.Compensation Minimum rate of $20.68 Hourly HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.Experience: Years of relevant work experience.Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.Internal Equity: Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.