Security Officer I - Full Time, Nights, Morristown Medical Center, NJ

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An AH Security Officer 1 is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in AH healthcare facilities and corporate locations. This role involves monitoring the premises, preventing unauthorized access, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the enforcement of hospital policies and procedures related to safety and security. 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 Children's 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 - Becker's Healthcare 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's 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 America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's 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. 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.

Requirements

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods (up to four hours).
Familiarity with EZ Lobby and Rep Trex computer systems for managing vendor badge access.

Responsibilities

Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter and detect criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access.
Monitor security cameras, alarms, and other surveillance equipment to ensure the safety of the premises.
Secure entrances, exits, and restricted areas to prevent breaches or theft.
Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned, including working various 8- or 12-hour shifts (including holidays), being available for call-back assignments, and attending and successfully completing all mandatory training.
Respond promptly to disturbances (AH Security Assistance) involving Team Members, Patients and/or Visitors. The Security Officer will deescalate the situation and is responsible to ensure the safety of all persons and property.
Respond promptly to all acute medical events (AH Medical Assistance) to assist clinical staff as needed.
Respond promptly to all fire alarms (AH Facility Alert Fire Emergency) and participate in fire suppression and assist Team Members, Patients and Visitors as needed.
Respond and investigate all missing children (AH Missing Person/Child/Infant) and any suspected infant abduction (AH Infant/Child Abduction).
Responsible to provide Leadership to our Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Active Shooter situation (AH Active Shooter).
Responsible for assisting all Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Disaster or Emergency Situation (AH Facility Alerts)
Verify the identity of visitors and vendors entering AH Medical Centers, Corporate Locations and Off-Site Locations as appropriate.
Enforce hospital policies and procedures regarding access to sensitive areas, such as patient rooms, operating rooms, or pharmacies.
Issue and manage all Team Member badges.
Provide directions and assistance to patients and visitors.
Maintain a professional demeanor while addressing complaints or concerns.
Serve as a visible point of contact to reassure staff and visitors that our facilities are a safe environment.
Prepare well written, detailed, and accurate incident reports for all security-related events utilizing the IMC Computer database.
Maintain logs of daily activities to include patient scans, helicopter arrivals, property reports, contraband reports, panic button testing, and forensic patients.
Establish and maintain effective communication with all Team Members.
Proficient in the use of Security Technology to include AHECN distribution, IMC Computer, Mutualink, Victor Video System and ONYX Panel.
Work closely with hospital staff, including the nursing and administrative teams, to ensure safety protocols are followed consistent with AH Policies and Procedures.
Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services as required.
Participate in the Iron Temple Response Control Techniques (RCT) Training twice per month and maintain a valid RCT Certification with Iron Temple.
Complete the FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200 course and the IS 700 National Incident Management System course.
Participate in the Emergency Management Decontamination Training.
Remain updated on all AH and Protection and Security Services Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance