Armed Security

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health Security Officers are instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection and traffic/parking control.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid US Driver's License
• Must possess a valid State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun
• Must possess a valid State of New Jersey Armed SORA License
• Must possess a Level Three Retention Holster for their approved handgun while employed
• Five years prior law enforcement, or military service required
• Must be able to remain stationary for up to 8 hours. In addition, the person in this position must have the ability to walk throughout facility between 6-8 hours per day, dependent upon shift.
• Must be able to hear at least 40 decibels in either ear with or without hearing aid.
• Must meet required safety equipment requirements, such as N95 respirator.

Preferred:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. verbal, written)
• Bilingual (dependant upon facility) strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Variable (8 hour) shifts

Essential Functions:

• Protect life, property, information and reputation by employing situational awareness; monitoring and securing designated entrances/exits; observing flow of employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors into the facility; verifying credentials and providing directions to authorized areas.
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Evaluate and respond in a timely manner to events and incidents in accordance to System policies.
• Respond immediately, or as the appropriate, to emergency/unusual situations including disturbances, disruptive employees, patients, vendors & visitors, fires and medical emergencies (i.e. including, but not limited to restraining agitated patients in accordance to System policy).
• Other Duties - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits and Perks:

• 401 (k)/403 (b)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Discounts Through our Partners
  • NJ Devils
  • NJ Performing Arts Center
  • Verizon
  • And many more!