Security Officer - Mainland Hospital - Galloway - Per Diem

The security officer performs safety and security tours according to established Security Department management plans and standard operating procedures. The security officer provides and preserves a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at AtlantiCare campuses and facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• FEMA Certification: Incident Command System (IS) required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer.
• CPI required within 6 months from date of hire or transfer; once obtained, kept current at all times.
• IS 100 – Introduction to Incident Command System
• IS-200 – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS 700 – National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• IS 907 – Active Shooter Training
• IAHSS required within 12 months of hire or transfer.
• AtlantiCare Security Department Hazardous Materials Training required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• BLS required effective 4/1/2021. Existing incumbents with HSAED will be required to renew with BLS. All new hires effective this same date are required to have BLS within 6 months of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of security officer experience preferred, preferably within the healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.
• Knowledge of PCs and related applications required.
• 1 year of AtlantiCare security officer experience preferred.
• Healthcare service preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other security-related applications/programs required.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department-specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances and potential injury. Exposure to all weather conditions during patrols and post. Moderate to heavy lifting, pushing and pulling. Continuous walking and standing.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.