Security Officer

Overview

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

Facility: RWJ Rahway

Department: Security

Req #:

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.31 - $23.22 per hour

Location

Summary:

Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital;
Department:
Security

The RWJBH Security Officer ensures a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff with vigilance and compassionate service. The officer represents the Organization in all interactions, balancing security protocols with respect for those in a healthcare setting. This role upholds safety, customer service, and supportive care as part of our mission to protect people, property, and the health system.

• Conduct patrols and monitor facilities to maintain a secure environment for healthcare operations, adapting to indoor and outdoor posts as required.
• Provide professional customer service while vigilantly watching for and addressing potential security threats.
• Manage access control systems, perform data entry, and utilize Microsoft Office for incident reporting and administrative tasks.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively engage with a diverse population.
• Perform weapon screening and enforce facility policies, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Respond to emergencies, participating in crisis de-escalation using certified training techniques.
• Other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Possession of a valid New Jersey Driver's License with eligibility to be covered by RWJBH insurance carrier
• Ability to acquire certification for de-escalation training within ninety (90) days of hire

Preferred:

• A minimum of one (1) year of customer service, security experience, or prior military service preferred
• Proficiency in keyboarding/data entry and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong command over verbal and written communication
• Bilingual language skills to communicate with a multilingual community preferred but not required (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, depending on facility needs)

• 7:00am-3:30pm
• Full Time

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts Through our Partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more)

Equal Opportunity Employer