Armed Security

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• Req #:
• Category
  :
  Security
• Status
  :
  Per Diem / Hourly
• Shift
  :
  Day
• Facility
  : RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
• Department
  :
  Major Securities
• Pay Range
  : $41.77 per hour
• Location
  : 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

In support of the development of Corporate Security Team as a service line, and in support of the Corporate Security mission "to compassionately protect and help the people, property, and quality of our health system, together", the Armed Security Officer will be instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities.

Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with de‑escalating to a safe state any disruptive incidents, responding to emergencies, and personal protection and traffic and parking control as needed. The ASO may be responsible for law‑enforcement liaison, special event security, and physical security responsibilities as needed.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license with a safe driving record, eligible to be covered by RWJBH insurance carrier.
• Must possess a valid State of New Jersey Retired Police Officer (RPO) Permit to Carry Handgun.
• Must have and maintain a valid New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) Level 2 armed security officer license.
• Must possess a Level Three Retention Holster for their approved handgun and only use said holster while working.
• Five years prior law enforcement or military service required.
• Must be able to remain stationary for up to 8 hours. In addition, the person in this position must have the ability to walk throughout facility between 6-8 hours per day, dependent upon shift.
• Must be able to hear at least 40 decibels in either ear with or without hearing aid.
• Must meet required safety equipment requirements, such as N95 respirator.
• Be able to maintain First Aid, CPR, AED certification and a de‑escalation training certification.

Preferred:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written).
• Bilingual (depending upon facility) strongly preferred.

• Variable (8‑hour) shifts

• Protect life, property, information and reputation by employing situational awareness; monitoring and securing designated entrances/exits; observing flow of employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors into the facility; verifying credentials and providing directions to authorized areas.
• Must be able to remain stationary for up to 8 hours. In addition, the person in this position must have the ability to walk throughout facility between 6‑8 hours per day, dependent upon shift.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Must be able to hear at least 40 decibels in either ear with or without hearing aid.
• Evaluate and respond in a timely manner to events and incidents in accordance with System policies.
• Respond immediately, or as the appropriate, to emergency/unusual situations including disturbances, disruptive employees, patients, vendors & visitors, fires and medical emergencies (i.e., including, but not limited to restraining agitated patients in accordance with System policy).
• Must have the ability to function and use sound judgment in high‑profile situations to include oral and written communication skills.
• ASO must comply with the State of New Jersey Firearms Qualification and Requalification Standards, including knowledge of N.J.S. 2C:3-1 et. seq. of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice, 2C:39‑5 Unlawful Possession of Weapons, and 45:19A‑1 the Security Officer Registration Act.
• Other Duties – Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 401(k)/403(b)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Discounts…