
Cooper University Health Care
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Founded in 1887, Cooper University Health Care stands as the leading academic health system in South Jersey, providing comprehensive healthcare services across the spectrum from primary to specialty, tertiary, and urgent care. With more than 9,500 dedicated employees—including 1,600 nurses, 850+ physicians, and 450 advanced practice providers specializing in over 75 medical fields—Cooper delivers exceptional patient care throughout the region.
As home to South Jersey's only Level I trauma center, Cooper University Hospital handles the most critical cases in the Philadelphia region. The health system encompasses several distinguished facilities, including MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, the Children's Regional Hospital (the Delaware Valley's only Level II pediatric trauma center), three urgent care centers, and over 100 outpatient offices extending from Southeastern Pennsylvania to the Jersey Shore.
Cooper's academic partnership with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University enhances its commitment to advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of healthcare professionals. The health system serves as a vital cornerstone in Camden's ongoing revitalization while maintaining its 135-year tradition of providing compassionate, expert care.
Annually welcoming over 1.9 million patient visits from all 50 states and 35 countries, Cooper has earned the trust of a growing patient population. The nonprofit organization operates with a clear mission: "To serve, to heal, to educate." With regional hubs in Camden, Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Willingboro, and Sewell, Cooper University Health Care offers healthcare professionals diverse opportunities to make meaningful contributions to patient care while advancing their careers within a respected academic medical institution.
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Weapons Screening Officer
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About us
At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
- Weapons Screening Officers will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors, and team members through proper weapons detection screening processes as established by the security department. They will demonstrate exceptional customer service skills while protecting and preserving the interests and property of the organization.
- Ensure that all individuals entering weapons screening areas are properly processed which may include searching for personal belongings and/or hand-held metal detection screening of individuals to ensure no unauthorized weapons enter the facility.
- Greet all who enter the facilities in a pleasant manner.
- Controls flow of all pedestrian traffic into the properties of Cooper Health System by directing visitors where and when necessary.
- Conduct investigations and prepare resulting reports.
- Monitors visitor and employee behavior and when required utilize verbal/non-verbal persuasive measures to ensure compliance with policy and procedures.
- Responds to emergent duress situations.
- Driving a security vehicle.
- Performs all related duties or special projects as assigned/required.
Experience Required: 0-2 years’ experience required.
3-5 years’ experience preferred.
Education Requirements: High School/GED required.
License/Certification Requirements
Current NJ-CPRCertification (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) preferred.
Special Requirements
- 1-3 years of customer service experience may be acceptable .
- Exceptional customer service skills required.
- Knowledge and demonstrated proficient use of current weapons screening equipment required.
- Proper use of force training required.
- Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
- Fluently speaks, reads, and writes in the English language required.
- Current Cooper de-escalation and violence prevention training required.