Inspira Health Network
Job Description
Profile Code:
Armed Security Officer
Profile Name:
Armed Security Officer
Summary:
As an Armed Security Officer safety is the number one priority and our Security Departments is at the forefront of our Systems efforts. Inspira Health Security Officers are instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, and visitors by screening and monitoring at the entrance points to our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while screening for weapons and aiding with disruptive incidents and staff protection.
Position Profile Details
Position Description
MAJOR FUNCTION:
As an Armed Security Officer safety is the number one priority and our Security Departments is at the forefront of our Systems efforts. Inspira Health Security Officers are instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, and visitors by screening and monitoring at the entrance points to our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while screening for weapons and aiding with disruptive incidents and staff protection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience:
•High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Some college preferred.
•Requires a minimum of two (2) years of armed law enforcement experience or (4) years active military and have been separated from active service more than (5) years.
•Must not have been discharged from the military under dishonorable conditions based on your required DD214.
•Be of good moral character as exhibited by having no crimes of moral turpitude (bad check writing, theft as an example) and pass a background check and submit to a MMPI-2, similar in nature to evaluations given to law enforcement officers. MMPI-2 Will be administered every 5 years.
•Must not have any felony, drug related, domestic violence, or other criminal convictions that could discredit the employee or the hospital, or any other reasons that would prohibit the employee from carrying a firearm.
•Must be able to pass a firearms marksmanship qualification course similar in nature to evaluations given to law enforcement officers issued by SORA through the NJ State Police.
•Must be able to pass a physical fitness standard for Armed Security Officer that is set by the organization before being hired and maintained every 5 years thereafter.
•Must possess a Level Three Retention Holster for their approved handgun while employed.
•Must possess a 9mm full size frame handgun
Certification/Licensure:
- Valid driver’s license required and adherence to Inspira’s Fleet policy.
- Basic Security Officer Certification (IAHSS) required within 1 year of hire.
- Inspira Health approved de-escalation and common language training required within 100 days of hire.
•American Heart Association BLS required within 100 days.
•Must possess a valid State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun
•Must Possess a valid State of New Jersey Armed SORA license.
Knowledge & Skills:
•Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
•Must be able to handle stress and pressure and make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
•Must demonstrate high attention to detail and observational awareness.
•Ability to effectively interact with hospital employees, visitors, patients, contractors, and volunteers.
Physical Requirements:
N: Never O: Occasionally (0%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)
Lifting 0lbs
O
Standing
O
Sitting
F
Lifting 20-50lbs
O
Climbing
O
Kneeling
O
Lifting>50lbs
O
Crouching
F
Reaching
F
Carrying
O
Hearing
C
Walking
C
Pushing
O
Talking
C
Vision
C
Environmental Conditions:
Noise
O
Varied Temperatures
O
Cleaning Agents
O
Noxious odors
N
Patient Exposure
F
Operative Equipment
O
Position Responsibilities
•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.
•Using technology screen for weapons for confiscation with PD turnover or visitor/patient redirection.
•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).
•Investigate incidents, prepare and submit all required documentation according to Inspira policies and procedures.
•Enforce organization bag and no weapon policies.
Licenses & Certifications
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Competencies
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BLS
Y
IMPORTANT
Education
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Major (Not avail)
Grad Req’d?
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GED
N
Y
IMPORTANT
High School
N
Y
IMPORTANT
Work Experience
Skill
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Date:
12/19/2023
