Job Description

Armed Security

Req #: 0000235359

Category: Security

Status: Per Diem

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

Job Title: Armed Security

Location: SBC Corporation

Department Name: Major Securities

Req #: 0000235359

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $41.77 - $41.77 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

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, response 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.

Qualifications:

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 a first aid, CPR, and AED Certification and a de-escalation training certification.

Preferred:

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

Scheduling Requirements

• Variable (8 hour) shifts

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.
• 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 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).
• 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. This includes qualification as well as a thorough knowledge of (a) N.J.S. 2C:3-1 et. seq. of the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice, (b) 2C:39-5 Unlawful Possession of Weapons, and (c) 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.

Benefits and Perks:

• 401 (k)/403 (b)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Discounts Through our Partners
  • NJ Devils
  • NJ Performing Arts Center
  • Verizon
  • And many more!

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift

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