Executive Security Officer - Driver Jobs in Edison at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Executive Security Officer/Driver provides secure transportation and close protection of Executives as they are escorted in a company vehicle to and from destinations directly related to business functions in a comfortable, safe, and efficient manner. This role proactively plans necessary security measures to maintain safe transportations and environments. This role serves as a Security officer and Executive protection for the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of an Executive Security Officer/Driver at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Ensures safe, secure and timely transport of Executives with strong situational awareness and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and the highest level of integrity while operating in dynamic and sensitive environments
• Provides personal protection by assessing potential security risks and implementing protective measures.
• Maintains a clean and mechanically sound vehicle for secure transportation. Reports any mechanical issues, accidents, or incidents promptly and accurately.
• Possesses advanced defensive driving skills to avoid potential threats, accidents, or hazards.
• Conducts thorough advance planning to identify potential security threats and establish security protocols, including route planning, security sweeps, and emergency response procedures.
• Physically escorts and protects Executives during daily activities, such as meetings, travel, and public appearances.
• Applies surveillance and counter-surveillance techniques to ensure safety of Executives. Monitors all environments for potential threats, suspicious activity, or individuals who may pose a risk to the client's safety. Conducts patrols, walkthrough, risk assessments as needed.
• Ensures preparedness to respond to security incidents and emergencies, including medical emergencies, security breaches, or hostile encounters.
• Plans and analyzes routes to minimize exposure to potential risks. 
• Maintains knowledge of alternate routes and traffic conditions. 
• Maintains effective communication with the Leaders, schedule coordinator and team members to ensure smooth operations and security coordination. 
• Keeps the vehicle stocked with essential items, such as first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and emergency tools.
• Stays informed about potential security risks and developments that may affect the CEO or other senior executives. 
• Follows established security procedures, company policies, and relevant regulations. 
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in executive protection.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in defensive driving or executive protection driving.
• Excellent physical fitness and firearms proficiency, if applicable.
• Discretion and the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with people.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm and composed under high-stress situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics. 
• Good grooming and personal hygiene with clean and proper dress as instructed are expected.
• High integrity, discretion, flexibility, and reliability. 
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on executive schedules and travel needs.
• Be trained and authorized to carry concealed firearms and ensure compliance with all local and state laws regarding firearms.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 
• 10 + years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver's License from a USA state.
• Appropriate state or local licensing, including concealed carry permits

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!      

Compensation
Minimum rate of $30.45 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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