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Atlantic Health System lists this Security Officer I - Per Diem- Shifts/Hours Varies - Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, NJ opportunity in newton, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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AH Security Officer 1An AH Security Officer 1 is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in AH healthcare facilities and corporate locations. This role involves monitoring the premises, preventing unauthorized access, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the enforcement of hospital policies and procedures related to safety and security. Weekend and On-Call / As requiredEssential FunctionsSecurity and SurveillancePatrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter and detect criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access.Monitor security cameras, alarms, and other surveillance equipment to ensure the safety of the premises.Secure entrances, exits, and restricted areas to prevent breaches or theft.Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as needed.Performs all other duties as assigned, including working various 8- or 12-hour shifts (including holidays), being available for call-back assignments, and attending and successfully completing all mandatory training.May be required to lift up to 100 lbs. and stand for extended periods (up to four hours).Emergency Response to incidents at AH LocationsRespond promptly to disturbances (AH Security Assistance) involving Team Members, Patients and/or Visitors. The Security Officer will deescalate the situation and is responsible to ensure the safety of all persons and property.Respond promptly to all acute medical events (AH Medical Assistance) to assist clinical staff as needed.Respond promptly to all fire alarms (AH Facility Alert Fire Emergency) and participate in fire suppression and assist Team Members, Patients and Visitors as needed.Respond and investigate all missing children (AH Missing Person/Child/Infant) and any suspected infant abduction (AH Infant/Child Abduction).Responsible to provide Leadership to our Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Active Shooter situation (AH Active Shooter).Responsible for assisting all Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Disaster or Emergency Situation (AH Facility Alerts)Access ControlVerify the identity of visitors and vendors entering AH Medical Centers, Corporate Locations and Off-Site Locations as appropriate.Enforce hospital policies and procedures regarding access to sensitive areas, such as patient rooms, operating rooms, or pharmacies.Issue and manage all Team Member badges.Familiarity with EZ Lobby and Rep Trex computer systems for managing vendor badge access.Customer ServiceProvide directions and assistance to patients and visitors.Maintain a professional demeanor while addressing complaints or concerns.Serve as a visible point of contact to reassure staff and visitors that our facilities are a safe environment.Reporting and DocumentationPrepare well written, detailed, and accurate incident reports for all security-related events utilizing the IMC Computer database.Maintain logs of daily activities to include patient scans, helicopter arrivals, property reports, contraband reports, panic button testing, and forensic patients.Establish and maintain effective communication with all Team Members.Proficient in the use of Security Technology to include AHECN distribution, IMC Computer, Mutualink, Victor Video System and ONYX Panel.Training and CollaborationWork closely with hospital staff, including the nursing and administrative teams, to ensure safety protocols are followed consistent with AH Policies and Procedures.Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services as required.Participate in the Iron Temple Response Control Techniques (RCT) Training twice per month and maintain a valid RCT Certification with Iron Temple.Complete the FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200 course and the IS 700 National Incident Management System course.Participate in the Emergency Management Decontamination Training.Remain updated on all AH and Protection and Security Services Policies and Procedures.QualificationsEducation QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Associates degree or bachelor's degree preferredCertifications FEMA ICS 100/200/700 to be obtained within 60 days of hireRequired LicensesValid driver's license with a driving record in compliance with AH's eligibility requirements.Experience RequirementsSecurity, law enforcement, and/or military experience is preferred,Other Desired SkillsSecurity operations and emergency responseInvestigation and reportingAccess control and surveillance systemsStrong communication and conflict resolutionPhysical fitness to handle patrolling and emergency responseAbout UsAt Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJAtlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJAtlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJAtlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJAtlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJAtlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJAtlantic Medical GroupAtlantic Visiting NurseAtlantic Mobile HealthAtlantic RehabilitationWe have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospital rankings.Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the
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