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Posted: 15-Jun-25
Location: Pompton Plains, New Jersey
The position is a Per Diem Security Officer position at Chilton Medical Center. Shifts are varied. Candidate must be available for recall on short notice.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Welcomes all visitors and employees entering the facility. Conducts security checks on all visitors and notifies employees of their arrival.
2. Ensures all employees check in using their assigned company badge/security card. Assists employees who do not have or have lost their badge.
3. Patrols and monitors an assigned area; reports suspicious activities to local authorities.
4. Monitors surveillance cameras, inspects property, and monitors crowds.
5. Contacts law enforcement or fire department in case of an emergency.
6. After business hours, may checks doors and windows, to ensure the property is secure.
7. Investigates reports of suspicious activity on the property.
8. Reasonably detains persons suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives.
9. Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required -
- Ideal candidate requires High School diploma/GED, college preferred.
- valid NJ Driver's license with good driving record
- Candidate must be available for recall on short notice.
- minimum of 1 full year of Security, Law Enforcement or Military experience preferred.
- Candidate must be able to clear an extensive background check.
- Strong customer service, communication skills, and proficient computer skills are imperative.
- SORA, BLS, CPR, AED Certification and First Aid training highly preferred.
- FEMA ICS 100, 200 must be completed within 60 days of hire.
The AHS Protection and Security Services (PSS) team provides 24/7 security coverage at our medical centers and (CMC, HMC, MMC, NMC, OMC, and Union ED) and is responsible for ensuring the safety of all patients, team members and visitors. Uniformed PSS officers are assigned posts and routinely patrol the facilities and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry. During their tours, officers visually examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they remain intact and secure. Each PSS team member is highly trained to maintain an atmosphere that is calming to patients and welcoming to their families while also being able to deescalate situations in which emotions run high. All officers are specially trained in response control tactics and techniques and are called to respond to occurrences of workplace violence and fire safety. The PSS team is trained and leads our first response to significant events such as (Code Lockdown & Active Shooter, Abducted Child, Building Evacuation, Bomb Threats, etc.). The PSS team controls card access privileges at each of the medical centers; officers are trained to confront all unauthorized persons and, when necessary, contact local law enforcement for assistance. Additionally, PSS has an Investigations Office, which conducts follow-up investigations for all significant cases (i.e., Suspicion of Drug Diversion, Allegations of Assault, Domestic Violence, Workplace Violence, etc.); and an Emergency Management Office, which is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and implementation of emergency management standards system-wide to facilitate a safe environment.
