Security Officer I

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate must be able to work, first, second and third shifts, weekends and Holidays and over time as required.

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. and stand for at least 4 hours at a time.

The candidate must be able to attend mandatory training sessions.

Proficiency with computers is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with the departments computer system are essential.

The selected candidate must be able to engage with patients, visitors, and staff.

This position includes safety tours of the facility and grounds, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and gathering information, completing electronic reports, de-escalating violent or threatening individuals.

The candidate will be exposed to Bio-Hazards such as Blood, Vomit, Saliva, and Urine.

The candidate will be required to pass an N95 Fit Test. Be able to wear an N95 or surgical mask for short and extended periods of time.

The candidates will be oriented on one or more shifts during their initial orientation.

Candidates will be required to pass an AHS approved physical control tactics course.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Graduate

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

Prior Law enforcement, Fire Service or EMS, or Behavioral Health experience highly preferred.

Former Military, Reserve Military and Law Enforcement candidates preferred.

Thorough background checks conducted.

Ability to write detailed reports, and strong verbal skills are essential.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License with a clean record is required.

High School Diploma required.

Associate or bachelors Degree is preferred.

High School Diploma plus Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service or Security experience, will be considered in lieu of associates degree.

LEVEL I – 0-3 years of prior experience – High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. All legally/reasonably expected certifications needed for function and level. Work assignments are straight-forward and of moderate complexity. Makes decisions regarding own work, approach, and priorities. Typically receives detailed instructions on work, approach and priorities. No leadership responsibility.

LEVEL II – 3-5 years of prior experience – Associates/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. All legally/reasonably expected certifications needed for function and level. Work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action. Makes decisions regarding own work methods. Requires minimal direction. Seeks guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.

LEVEL III – 5 years of prior experience – Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. All legally/reasonably expected certifications needed for function and level. Regularly exercises independent judgement on matters of significance within defined procedures to determine appropriate actions/approaches. Makes decisions on moderately complex to complex issues regarding technical approach for project components and completion of own tasks/responsibilities of substantial complexity. Work is performed without direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. May model/mentor and teach staff within own function or family.

LEVEL IV – HS Diploma or equivalent. Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. All legally/reasonably expected certifications needed for function and level. Leads complex projects/activities on regular basis. Determines daily priorities for work group; provides guidance/assists staff on non-routine/escalated issues. Requires little instruction on day to day work and general direction on more complex tasks and projects. Provides work guidance over a function, including checking and assigning work, to ensure accurate and timely completion of tasks.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, 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 20,000 team members. Headquartered 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:

Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ

Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ

Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ

Goryeb Childrens Hospital, Morristown, NJ

CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ

Atlantic Home Care and Hospice

Atlantic Mobile Health

Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

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:

100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years

Best Places to Work in Healthcare – Modern Healthcare

150 Top Places to work in Healthcare – Beckers Healthcare

100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know – Beckers Hospital Review

Best Employers for Workers over 50 – AARP

Gold-Level “Well Workplace”: Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)

One of the 100 Best Workplaces for “Millennials” Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine

Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets

NJ Sustainable Business

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of Americas 50 Best Hospitals for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the Worlds Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Beckers Healthcare 2020 list of “100 Great Hospitals in America”. In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an “A” hospital safety grade – its highest – twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.