Security Officer, 2nd shift, Per Diem

Virtua Health•Franklin Township, NJ

6d•$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 role also supports visitors, patients, vendors, and staff by providing helpful service, directions, and a positive experience. Duties include weapon screening at public entrances, responding to emergencies, escalating situations to law enforcement when needed, and monitoring alarms and security cameras. The position is based on-site at Virtua’s Voorhees location and is per diem, part-time, on the second shift. The hourly rate is $18.69–$26.01, varying according to 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 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, data input and output, investigations, incident reports, shift logs, access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas.
Conduct weapon screening using handheld wands and operate the EVOLV weapon screening system.
Communicate 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 appropriate, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to locations inside and outside facilities and in parking lots.
Verify staff wear ID badges and ensure members of the public obtain appropriate 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 CODE Security and CODE RED alerts as a first-level operations responder.
Recognize and respond to hazardous or chemical substance spills and use specialized equipment as required.
Safeguard and monitor buildings, grounds, and property to help protect lives and prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed.