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Security Officer I - Full time, Nights, 7PM-7AM, Chilton Medical Center

Atlantic Health System
Pompton Plains, NJ, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Jul 2025

About the role

Responsible for protecting company's property and staff by maintaining a safe and secure environment. Provides security by positioning himself/herself within a building entrance, more specifically, at or near the front desk/check in area. Ensures that all employees and visitors are properly greeted and checked in. Answers question and direct individuals to the proper locations throughout the facility. Notifies employees of arriving visitors and directs them to meet and escort their guests. Follows proper security protocols by obtaining and issuing proper identification of anyone entering the facility. 

The position is a Full Time Security Officer position at Chilton Medical Center.  Shifts are nights and weekends.  Candidate must be available for recall on short notice.  Ideal candidate requires High School diploma/GED, college preferred; valid NJ Drivers license with good driving record; minimum of 1 full year of Security, Law Enforcement or Military experience.  Candidate must be able to clear an extensive background check. Strong customer service, communication skills, and proficient computer skills are imperative.  SORA, BLS, CPR, AED Certification and First Aid training highly preferred.  FEMA ICS 100, 200 must be completed within 60 days of hire.


Principal Accountabilities:


1. Welcomes all visitors and employees entering the facility. Conducts security checks on all visitors and notifies employees of their arrival.
2. Ensures all employees check in using their assigned company badge/security card. Assists employees who do not have or have lost their badge.
3. Patrols and monitors an assigned area; reports suspicious activities to local authorities. 
4. Monitors surveillance cameras, inspects property, and monitors crowds. 
5. Contacts law enforcement or fire department in case of an emergency. 
6. After business hours, may checks doors and windows, to ensure the property is secure. 
7. Investigates reports of suspicious activity on the property. 
8. Reasonably detains persons suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives. 
9. Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

High School Graduate 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior Law enforcement, Fire Service or EMS, or Behavioral Health  experience highly preferred.
  • Former Military, Reserve Military and Law Enforcement candidates preferred. 
  • Thorough background checks conducted.
  • Ability to write detailed reports, and strong verbal skills are essential.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: 

  • Valid Driver’s License with a clean record is required.
  • High School Diploma required.
  • Associate or bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • High School Diploma plus Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service or Security experience, will be considered in lieu of associate's degree.

At Atlantic Health System, 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 20,000 team members. Headquartered 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:

  • Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

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:

  • 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years 
  • Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
  • 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
  • 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
  • Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
  • Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
  • On

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