Security Officer

cooperhealth· Service
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📍 Camden, NJ, USOTHER

About this role

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross 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 American Recovery Services.

 

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 to learn more.

Short Description

Ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees as well as protect and preserve property interests of Cooper University Health Care through security post coverage, monitoring entrances, responding to alarms and requests for security assistance, fire watch responsibilities, parking enforcement, providing escorts when requested, investigating and reporting suspicious activity, and patrolling the interior and exterior of the property. Implement safety and security measures during Medical Assistance response, including BRRT response, overdose, and de-escalate violent patient/visitor interactions. Provide weapons detection by use of walk-through metal detector, hand wands, and package x-ray machine where applicable. Customer service is a core value of the Security Services Department, while inaction or a lack of attentiveness is strictly prohibited.

Experience Required

  • 1–3 years security, law enforcement, or customer service related experience preferred. 

Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required. 

License/Certification Requirements

  • Workplace Violence Prevention Certification, Narcan Administration, and Stop the Bleed training required within 6 months in position.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.  Motor vehicle record must meet CUHC standard criteria to be permitted to drive CUHC vehicles.
  • Current SORA (Security Officer Registration Act) Certification preferred.
  • IAHSS Security BASIC Certification preferred.
  • Current NJ-CPR Certification (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) required within 6 months in position.

Special Requirements

  • Must possess excellent communication skills.

Salary Min ($)

USD $16.50

Salary Max ($)

USD $25.00

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Security Officer position at cooperhealth located?
This Security Officer role at cooperhealth is based in Camden, NJ, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Security Officer role at cooperhealth full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Security Officer role in the Service department at cooperhealth.
Which team or department does the Security Officer at cooperhealth belong to?
This Security Officer position is part of the Service department at cooperhealth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Security Officer job at cooperhealth posted?
This Security Officer position at cooperhealth was posted on Sep 30, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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