Officer

Position Summary Provides assistance and protection to persons and property at Hunterdon Healthcare. Ensures Medical Center regulations and procedures are followed and takes appropriate action to ensure the safety of all.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Patrol - Conduct security and safety patrols of the hospital both internal and external to enforce all hospital-wide and department-specific security and safety policies.
2. Respond to Emergencies - Respond to all security and emergency situations as dispatched or assigned and initiate appropriate actions during fire alarm activations, workplace violence situations, medical emergencies, and all other emergency situations.
3. Documentation - Complete and submit all required security reports and daily activity reports.
4. Customer Service - Greets and assists all persons interacting in the hospital in a courteous and helpful manner.
5. Control patient, visitor, staff, and vendor entry to the facility utilizing the appropriate visitor and vendor software.

Work Contact Group Internal External Employees Visitors Patients

Reporting Relationships Reports to:

• Security Lead Officer
• Security Supervisor
• Administrative Director of Safety and Security

Qualifications Minimum Education Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred

• Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice

Minimum Years of Experience

• Amount: 1 Year
• Type and Variation: Experience in Security, Law Enforcement, or related field

License, Registry, or Certification Required

• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.
• Within 90 Days of Employment, all officers must be certified in Workplace Violence Prevention.
• Within 90 Days of Employment, all officers must complete the IAHSS Basic Officer Certification Program.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to defuse hostile situations.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Family forming
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement savings

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicants hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable, e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty.