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Job Description
An AH Security Officer 1 is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors in AH healthcare facilities and corporate locations. This role involves monitoring the premises, preventing unauthorized access, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the enforcement of hospital policies and procedures related to safety and security. Weekend and On- Call / As required
Essential Functions
Security and Surveillance
- Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to deter and detect criminal activity, suspicious behavior, and unauthorized access.
- Monitor security cameras, alarms, and other surveillance equipment to ensure the safety of the premises.
- Secure entrances, exits, and restricted areas to prevent breaches or theft.
- Control pedestrian and vehicular traffic as needed.
- Performs all other duties as assigned, including working various 8- or 12-hour shifts (including holidays), being available for call-back assignments, and attending and successfully completing all mandatory training.
- May be required to lift up to 100 lbs. and stand for extended periods (up to four hours).
Emergency Response to incidents at AH Locations
- Respond promptly to disturbances (AH Security Assistance) involving Team Members, Patients and/or Visitors. The Security Officer will deescalate the situation and is responsible to ensure the safety of all persons and property.
- Respond promptly to all acute medical events (AH Medical Assistance) to assist clinical staff as needed.
- Respond promptly to all fire alarms (AH Facility Alert Fire Emergency) and participate in fire suppression and assist Team Members, Patients and Visitors as needed.
- Respond and investigate all missing children (AH Missing Person/Child/Infant) and any suspected infant abduction (AH Infant/Child Abduction).
- Responsible to provide Leadership to our Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Active Shooter situation (AH Active Shooter).
- Responsible for assisting all Team Members, Patients and Visitors during any Disaster or Emergency Situation (AH Facility Alerts)
Access Control
- Verify the identity of visitors and vendors entering AH Medical Centers, Corporate Locations and Off-Site Locations as appropriate.
- Enforce hospital policies and procedures regarding access to sensitive areas, such as patient rooms, operating rooms, or pharmacies.
- Issue and manage all Team Member badges.
- Familiarity with EZ Lobby and Rep Trex computer systems for managing vendor badge access.
Customer Service
- Provide directions and assistance to patients and visitors.
- Maintain a professional demeanor while addressing complaints or concerns.
- Serve as a visible point of contact to reassure staff and visitors that our facilities are a safe environment.
Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare well written, detailed, and accurate incident reports for all security-related events utilizing the IMC Computer database.
- Maintain logs of daily activities to include patient scans, helicopter arrivals, property reports, contraband reports, panic button testing, and forensic patients.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with all Team Members.
- Proficient in the use of Security Technology to include AHECN distribution, IMC Computer, Mutualink, Victor Video System and ONYX Panel.
Training and Collaboration
- Work closely with hospital staff, including the nursing and administrative teams, to ensure safety protocols are followed consistent with AH Policies and Procedures.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and emergency services as required.
- Participate in the Iron Temple Response Control Techniques (RCT) Training twice per month and maintain a valid RCT Certification with Iron Temple.
- Complete the FEMA Incident Command System 100, 200 course and the IS 700 National Incident Management System course.
- Participate in the Emergency Management Decontamination Training.
- Remain updated on all AH and Protection and Security Services Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
Education Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates degree or bachelor’s degree preferred
Certifications
FEMA ICS 100/200/700 to be obtained within 60 days of hire
Required Licenses
Valid driver’s license with a driving record in compliance with AH’s eligibility requirements.
Experience Requirements
- Security, law enforcement, and/or military experience is preferred,
Other Desired Skills
- Security operations and emergency response
- Investigation and reporting
- Access control and surveillance systems
- Strong communication and conflict resolution
- Physical fitness to handle patrolling and emergency response
About Us
At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:
- Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
- Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
- Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
- Atlantic Medical Group
- Atlantic Visiting Nurse
- Atlantic Mobile Health
- Atlantic Rehabilitation
We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.
We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:
- Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
- Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
- Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
- Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
- Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
- Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
- Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.
Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence.
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
The AHS Protection and Security Services (PSS) team provides 24/7 security coverage at our medical centers and (CMC, HMC, MMC, NMC, OMC, and Union ED) and is responsible for ensuring the safety of all patients, team members and visitors. Uniformed PSS officers are assigned posts and routinely patrol the facilities and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry. During their tours, officers visually examine doors, windows and gates to ensure they remain intact and secure. Each PSS team member is highly trained to maintain an atmosphere that is calming to patients and welcoming to their families while also being able to deescalate situations in which emotions run high. All officers are specially trained in response control tactics and techniques and are called to respond to occurrences of workplace violence and fire safety. The PSS team is trained and leads our first response to significant events such as (Code Lockdown & Active Shooter, Abducted Child, Building Evacuation, Bomb Threats, etc.). The PSS team controls card access privileges at each of the medical centers; officers are trained to confront all unauthorized persons and, when necessary, contact local law enforcement for assistance. Additionally, PSS has an Investigations Office, which conducts follow-up investigations for all significant cases (i.e., Suspicion of Drug Diversion, Allegations of Assault, Domestic Violence, Workplace Violence, etc.); and an Emergency Management Office, which is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and implementation of emergency management standards system-wide to facilitate a safe environment.
