WEAPONS SCREENING OFFICER
Camden, NJ Job ID 66649 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
Weapons Screening Officers will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and team members through proper weapons detection screening processes as established by the security department. They will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills while protecting and preserving the interests and property the organization.
Ensure that all individuals entering weapons screening areas are properly processed which may include searching personal belongings and/or hand-held metal detection screening of individuals to ensure no unauthorized weapons enter the facility.
Greet all who enter the facilities in a pleasant manner.
Controls flow of all pedestrian traffic into the properties of Cooper Health System by directing visitors where and when necessary.
Conducts investigations and prepares resulting reports.
Monitors visitor and employee behavior and when required utilizes verbal/non-verbal persuasive measures to insure compliance to policy and procedures.
Responds to emergent duress situations
Driving security vehicle
Performs all related duties or special projects as assigned/required.
Experience Required
0-2 Years Required
3-5 Years Preferred
Education Requirements
HIGH SCHOOL OR GED
License/Certification Requirements
Current NJ-CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Preferred
Special Requirements
Exceptional customer service skills ☒
Knowledge and demonstrated proficient use of current weapons screening equipment. ☒
Proper use of force training ☒
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers ☒
Fluently speaks, reads, and writes in the English language ☒
Current Cooper de-escalation and violence prevention training ☒
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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