Dispatcher, Security, Full Time, Night

Dispatcher, Security, Full Time, Night Valley Health System of Ridgewood

NJ - 3.4

Paramus, NJ Job Details Full-time $20.86 - $26.07 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Commuter assistance AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

To facilitate communication and act as a central control station for security officers at the main hospital campus. Ensures all calls for service are dispatched and responded to by officers in a timely manner. Follows up with field officers during calls, documents all activities in the dispatch system. Remains calm under pressure, especially during multiple calls for Disservice.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Two years’ police or security dispatching, preferably in healthcare. Formal dispatcher certifications recommended.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Driver's License - current and valid New Jersey driver's license. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 1-13 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.
• Minimum four hours training in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Verbal Intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and in writing).
• Ability to effectively interact with customers to meet their needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make effective decisions, and respond quickly to customer's needs.

Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Night (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range:

$20.86 - $26.07 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.