Security Officer

About the role

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.  

Get to Know Your Team:

• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:  

• Experience within a healthcare setting.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.  

• 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.

Preferred Job Requirements:  

• Experience within a healthcare setting.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.