Security Officer, 1st shift, Part Time, 24 hrs/wk

Virtua Memorial Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

1d•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 role provides customer service and assistance to visitors, patients, vendors, and staff, conducts weapon screening at public entrances using approved technology, supplies directions and responds to emergencies, escalates situations to law enforcement as needed, and monitors alarms and security cameras. This position is based on-site at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location at 100 Bowman Drive. It is a part-time, first-shift role scheduled for 24 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 21 years of age and able to 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.
New Jersey Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties at assigned posts, 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 weapon screening system; and support 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, immediate supervisor, Nursing Supervisor, Health System security teams, and law enforcement agencies.
Provide directions and, when warranted, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to locations within and outside facilities and parking lots.
Verify staff wear ID badges and ensure 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 emergency situations, including CODE Security and CODE RED alerts, and serve as a first-level operations responder.
Recognize and respond to hazardous or chemical substance spills, assisting with and using specialized equipment as required.