What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Mountainside Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Security Officer in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Job Requirements:
Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Security Officer in Montclair, NJ.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
- Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200 employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
- The Security Officer role is responsible for performing a variety of safety and security functions related to the safeguarding of our employees, patients, visitors, physicians, and property.
- Campus patrolling of the hospital as well as medical offices owned/operated by the hospital.
- Routinely provide escort service to staff and visitors.
- Daily lock and unlock of facilities on campus.
- Provide motor vehicle assistance to staff and/or visitors,
- Respond to all alarm activations and investigate the cause.
- Assist in conducting all fire drills within the hospital.
- Responsible for enforcing all parking regulations and traffic control within the hospital campus.
- Assist with patient restraints (i.e., Emergency Department and Psychiatric unit).
- Act as Hazmat first responders.
- Conduct monthly ground surveys and report findings.
- Maintain a daily activity log of all activities and calls for service that were addressed and handled.
- Responsible for the collection of all lost and found items, including the production of proper documentation and identifying the location of the owner whenever possible.
- Respond to calls for morgue duty (i.e., transport of deceased patient to the morgue and responsibility for proper release of the body).
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1-3 years of prior security, corrections, or law enforcement experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience within a healthcare setting.
