Security Officer Nights - Jefferson Cherry Hill

Position: Security Officer - Full Time - Nights - Jefferson Cherry Hill
Location: Cherry Hill Township

** Job Details
** Provides maximum protection for the safety and security of university and hospital personnel, patients, students, visitors and Jefferson assets. Performs security duties either at a fixed post, or on patrol or while making rounds of buildings and grounds. Responses to calls for service. Checks for unauthorized persons, general security violations and fire or safety hazards. Capable of being assigned to any fixed post or patrol duties in any environment, and on any shift.

Assists patients/visitors/students by giving directions or information when requested.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

• Performs security patrols at either fixed post or on patrol, including general security violations and fire or safety hazards. Verifies the appropriateness of persons on property by checking identification badges and escorting all unauthorized persons from campus as necessary.

• Responds promptly to calls for service, including priority or serious incidents, problems or emergencies. Notifies supervisor (Sergeant or Lieutenant) of conditions. May be required to diffuse emergency situations with conflict resolution skills.

• Investigates and documents reports on accidents, incidents or suspicious activities. Maintains daily patrol log during tours. Submits completed log to Sergeant/Shift Supervisor upon completion of tour. Provides follow-up information to Security Investigator and/or Lieutenant as directed.

• Provides assistance to employees, students, patients, patient family and visitors as incidents occur, including security escorts upon request.

• Assist with campus parking issues; patrol parking lots and parking lot equipment.

• Supports safety teams, including assisting the Trauma Team with the landing of helicopters and with fire-related emergencies. Enforces all No Smoking environments both inside and outside on the campus.

• Performs other related security, safety and protection duties as assigned, including but not limited to the support loss prevention (i.e. inspecting deliveries and packages) and assisting with the training of new security staff as directed.
** Job Description
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* Qualifications:

**** Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

*** High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Prior security, police or military experience is preferred.  Experience in campus/hospital security, law enforcement, or other related Criminal Justice agencies strongly preferred.
* PA only:
Valid ACT 235 Certification required within 90 days of hire.
* Valid driver’s License required to work at certain Jefferson locations.
* Must be able to understand all responsibilities and technology associated with the 24-hour Security Response Center (SRC).
* Ability to function effectively with Microsoft desktop applications (i.e. Word, E-mail).
* Ability to work all shifts, and rotate between shifts as needed.
* This is a highly visible uniform position. Officers must be able to present excellent appearance at all times and also be equipped with all required security instruments.
** Salary Range**$17.78 to $25.33 Hourly The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
** Work Shift
** Workday Night (United States of America)
** Worker Sub Type
** Regular
* * Employee Entity
** Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
** Primary Location Address
** 2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients;

making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College…