Security Officer I Full-time Nights Job at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, New Jersey

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  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • New Jersey

Job Description

The Security Officer I reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Under the direction of the Security Leadership this position is responsible for adhering to established policies and procedures to protect the hospital from theft and damage; provides protection for patients visitors Associates and medical staff; investigates and quells disturbances; restrains patients upon proper direction and assistance of medical/clinical staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Investigates/quells hospital incidents and disturbances to maintain patient visitor and employee security.

  • Completes descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
  • Notifies appropriate city officials (police and fire) and prepares descriptive reports for supervisory personnel.
  • Performs regular perimeter and internal patrols of the hospital buildings and grounds to assure protection of patients and property and to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons into the hospital.  These patrols are both on foot and mobile.
  • Conducts investigations into incidents of hazardous conditions reported theft criminal activity and any other security or safety issues as reported.
  • Monitors the access control system fire and duress alarms and the security video system.
  • Controls traffic as necessary to always assure access for emergency vehicles and access for patients and visitors accordingly.
  • Controls traffic as necessary during incidents and for helicopter transports.
  • Maintains security of restricted areas by checking and locking doors according to preset schedules or as required by special circumstances.
  • Provides escorts for staff to their vehicles as requested.
  • Delivers deceased bodies to the morgue and releases same to authorized persons in accordance with established policies.
  • Responds to all emergency codes in accordance with department specific guidelines.
  • Alerts the department Manager of any activities or deviation from departmental standards that may require disciplinary action or followup.
  • Enforces all hospital policies and procedures as directed.
  • Officers must display a competent and professional service image yet be approachable and service minded at all times.
  • This image should encourage people to freely ask for assistance or convey information that may allow the officer to prevent problems or reduce exposure of the hospital to damage or loss.
  • Conduct contraband searches for patient and employee safety as needed.
  • Monitor individuals or situations to ensure patient and employee safety as needed.
  • Oversees staff parking permit process and monitors compliance per established policy and procedure.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required:

  • Highschool diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of IAHSS Basic exam within 90 days of hire
  • Maintain IAHSS Basic certification
  • Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association within 9 months of hire
  • Successful completion of Northwestern Medicine Defensive Tactics in Healthcare within 6 months of hire
  • Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a variety of individuals including employees medical staff patients visitors law enforcement and other outside agencies
  • Writing skills necessary to complete reports and paperwork that meets departmental standards.
  • Valid drivers license.
  • Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Physical Demands Requirement:
    • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 65 pounds and a push/pull force up to 75 pounds
    • Physical ability and knowledge of how to operate a motor vehicle.
    • Physical ability to stand and walk during much of work shift patrolling hospital buildings and grounds.
    • Physical ability to respond quickly to emergency situations that may include stair climbing or other physical exertion in the protection of patients visitors and staff.
    • Physical ability to lift and assist with heavy objects occasionally.

Preferred:

  • Experience in healthcare security police work or military service
  • Valid FOID card
  • Associate/Bachelors degree

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a casebycase basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Shift work, Night shift,

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