Security Officer
Cooperhealth
·Today
- Location
- Cape May Court House, NJ, US
- Department
- Security
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Short Description
An unarmed Security Officer at Cooper Cape Regional Hospital is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff through continuous internal and external patrols, monitoring fixed security posts at facility entrances and the Behavioral Health Unit, and observing hospital activity through CCTV surveillance systems. The officer proactively manages risk by responding to disruptive behavior, utilizing de-escalation techniques, conducting focused patrols of patient care areas, and providing enhanced attention to high-risk or challenging patients, including those who have threatened or assaulted employees. Additionally, the officer collaborates with local law enforcement to address criminal activity and workplace violence, identifies and reports safety hazards and security concerns, and supports the hospital's overall emergency preparedness and loss prevention efforts.
Experience Required
- 3-5 years experience preferred.
Education Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED required.
License/Certification Requirements
- International Association of Hospital Safety and Security Officer Certification preferred.
- New Jersey Security Officer Registration Act (SORA) preferred.
Special Requirements
- Security operations and risk assessment.
- De-escalation and Conflict Resolution.
- Effective communicator and collaborator.