MEDICAL SECURITY OFFICER 3
Career Family: MEDICAL SECURITY OFFICER
To land Medical Security Officer 3 in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
It is the top of the Medical Security Officer ladder, a grade above Medical Security Officer 2. The one gate is 3 years of relevant experience. The FY 2027 range lands between $72,896 and $106,798, and state payroll currently lists about 29 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
How to apply
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Medical Security Officer 3 appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 29 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Medical Security Officer series
- Medical Security Officer 1 — $57,582 – $83,828
- Medical Security Officer 2 — $63,663 – $92,953
- Medical Security Officer 3 — $72,896 – $106,798 (this title)
Its top salary lands around the 54th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 29 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $83,533. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (29)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of the Director of Medical Security or other administrative official in a state hospital or long-term care facility, supervises the work of medical security officers who ensure the safety, custody, and care of patients or residents who require medical security; responsible for making safety and security decisions on a daily basis pertaining to fire/safety, transport, maintenance and building issues, training needs, etc.; conducts inspections of buildings and wards; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Organizes assigned supervisory care and custodial work of medical security personnel and supervises the performance of their work. Assigns and instructs medical security officers engaged in providing patient or resident care and custody. Supervises medical security officers in identification of patient or resident behavior patterns; addresses problem situations. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Accompanies medical staff members on visits to the medical security wards and ensures records are kept regarding types of care and treatment recommended for individual patients or residents. Supervises the maintenance of records of treatments ordered and given; keeps accurate records of patient or resident admissions, transfers, and deaths. Inspects wards, bathrooms, and other areas to see that proper standards of cleanliness, sanitation, order, and safety are provided. Conducts daily fire inspections of the medical security building and areas. Supervises fire drills on all shifts. Supervises the security regulations and methods for maintaining security. Directs the activities of medical security officers involved in housekeeping and laundry duties. Supervises, assigns, and trains medical security officers. Arranges court appearances for patient or residents and supervises the necessary security for court trips. Prepares requisitions for patient's or resident's clothing. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of records of patient's or resident's personal clothing and cash; assumes responsibility for the proper care and maintenance of patient's or resident's belongings and valuables. Prepares requisitions for supplies; ensures that wards are furnished with required equipment, materials, and supplies. Prepares requisitions for repairs and new construction requests for the building and equipment. Supervises and/or prepares written reports. Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in work involving the direct care and custody of patients or residents requiring medical security, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of the condition and behavior patterns of persons confined to a hospital or long-term care facility. Knowledge of the procedures for identifying and referring problem situations involving patients or residents requiring medical security measures. Knowledge of modern patient or resident care routines, methods, and procedures. Knowledge of formulation of a patient or resident care plan. Knowledge of basic emergency care procedures. Knowledge of charting techniques, including legal requirements, and the maintenance of meaningful legible entry. Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit. Ability to read and interpret laws and regulations and to apply them to specific situations. Ability to assign and supervise custodial activities. Ability to conduct investigations and inspections. Ability to evaluate the need for supplies, equipment, and repairs. Ability to ensure the proper care and maintenance of patient's or resident's belongings and valuables. Ability to prepare requisitions for repairs and new construction requests for the building and equipment. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to supervise and maintain records and files. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.