SECURITY OFFICER
Camden, NJ Job ID 66651 Job Type Full Time Shift Evening Specialty SecurityAt Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of the Cooper Health System.
Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of Cooper University Health Care through security post coverage, monitoring entrances, responding to alarms and requests for security assistance, fire watch responsibilities, parking enforcement, providing escorts when requested, investigating and reporting suspicious activity, and patrolling the interior and exterior of the property.
Implement safety and security measures during Medical Assistance response, including BRRT response, overdose, and de-escalate violent patient/visitor interactions.
Provide weapons detection by use of walk through metal detector, hand wands, and package x-ray machine where applicable.
Customer service is a core value of the Security Services Department, while inaction or a lack of attentiveness are strictly prohibited.
Experience Required
1–3 years security, law enforcement, or customer service related experience preferred.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
License/Certification Requirements
Workplace Violence Prevention Certification, Narcan Administration, and Stop the Bleed training required within 6 months in position.
Must have a valid driver’s license. Motor vehicle record must meet CUHC standard criteria to be permitted to drive CUHC vehicles.
Current SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) Certification preferred.
IAHSS Security BASIC Certification preferred.
Current NJ-CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) required within 6 months in position.
The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.
A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.
Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact talent-acquisition@cooperhealth.edu
About the Area
With the help of Cooper, I have obtained my Epic Certification as well as my Masters in Business Administration. Cooper has really been supportive and really helpful in helping me to develop professionally and personally they really believe in a strong work-life balance.
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