Location:
SBC Corporation,
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Job Overview:
RWJBarnabas Health Armed Security Officers are 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 disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection and traffic/parking control.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid US Driver's License
- Must possess a valid State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun
- Must possess a valid State of New Jersey Armed SORA License
- Must possess a Level Three Retention Holster for their approved handgun while employed
- 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.
Preferred:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (i.e. verbal, written)
- Bilingual (dependant upon facility) strongly preferred
Scheduling Requirements
Essential Functions:
- 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.
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Evaluate and respond in a timely manner to events and incidents in accordance to 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 to System policy).
- 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.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
