Security Officer, 3rd shift, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

3d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer safeguards, patrols, and monitors buildings, grounds, and property to protect people and property and prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while enforcing Virtua policies and procedures. The officer provides customer service and a positive experience to visitors, patients, vendors, and staff; conducts weapon screening at public entrances using approved technology; provides information and directions; responds to emergencies; escalates emergencies to law enforcement when needed; and monitors alarms and security cameras. The position is full-time, on-site at Virtua's Voorhees location, working the third shift for 40 hours per week. The hourly rate is $18.69–$26.01, varying based on applicant experience, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
Ability to remain levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of security experience preferred.
NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned post duties, including walking and mobile security and safety rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments; monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms as assigned.
Use Health System technology and systems for visitor control and data entry; conduct weapon screening with handheld wands and the EVOLV system; handle investigations, incident reports, shift logs, access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with division team members, the officer-in-charge, the immediate supervisor, the Nursing Supervisor, Health System security teams, and law enforcement agencies.
Provide directions and, when appropriate, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to locations within and outside facilities and parking lots.
Verify staff wear ID badges and that visitors, vendors, contractors, and other members of the public obtain proper ID bands, passes, and badges; fabricate ID badges.
Respond to major and minor maintenance issues and communicate with appropriate leadership to resolve them.
Respond to emergencies such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts and serve as a first-level operations responder.
Recognize and respond to hazardous or chemical substance spills and assist with specialized equipment as required.