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Security Officer
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$39,374 / year median in New Jersey
+1% projected growth
Job Description
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ATLANTICARE
_________________________ROLE DESCRIPTION TITLE
Security OfficerJOB CODE
492EXEMPT:
NON-EXEMPT
X DATE:
5/17/96REVISED:
6/03 (Q) ( R ) 7/03, 11/05 ( R ) 2/07, 7/07, 4/13, 2/16 (Q) 1/12, 12/12 (PS (Q) 10/19, (Q), 5/23 (S) 3/26 (Q)Minimum Qualifications:
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other security related applications/programs required.
- All certifications and training listed below are required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.
- American Heart Association BLS required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
- CPI required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; once obtained kept current at all time.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Security Officer performs safety and security tours according to established Security Department Management Plans and Standard Operating Procedures. The Security Officer provides and preserves a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at AtlantiCare campuses and facilities.QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION
High School degree or equivalent.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
FEMA Certification:
Incident Command System (IS) required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.- Pending Government Operations
- Current incumbents required to obtain all FEMA requirements by 9/30/2026. o IS 100 Introduction to Incident Command System o IS 700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) o IS 907 Active Shooter Training o IAHSS - required within 12 months of hire or transfer
- CPI required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; once obtained kept current at all times.
EXPERIENCE
1 year of security officer experience preferred, preferably within the healthcare environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Bilingual abilities preferred. Knowledge of PC's and related applications required. 1 year of AtlantiCare Security Officer experience preferred. Prior Healthcare service preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other security related applications/programs required.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Exposure to all weather conditions during patrols and post. Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, continuous walking and standing.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership. The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Benefit Offerings AtlantiCare offers eligible Full-time and Part-time team members the ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs. Page 2 Security Officer QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION
High School degree or equivalent.LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
FEMA Certification:
Incident Command System (IS) required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.- Pending Government Operations
- Current incumbents required to obtain all FEMA requirements by 9/30/2026.