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

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property to protect lives and property and prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while enforcing Virtua policies and procedures. Provide visitors, patients, vendors, and staff with helpful, hospitable service and a positive experience. Conduct weapon screening at public entrances using approved technology, provide accurate information and directions, respond to emergencies, and escalate situations to law enforcement when needed. Monitor alarms and security cameras. The position is part-time, on-site at Virtua Health’s Mount Holly location, with a first-shift schedule totaling 24 hours per week.

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 and data entry; conduct weapon screening with handheld wands and the EVOLV system; 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 within and outside facilities and parking lots.
Verify that staff wear ID badges and that visitors, vendors, contractors, and other 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 emergencies such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts as a first-level operations responder.
Recognize and respond to hazardous or chemical substance spills; assist with and use specialized equipment as required.