Security Officer - Hiring Day, Our Lady of Lourdes, Camden Campus - 10.29.2026

Virtua Health

5d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer safeguards, patrols, and monitors buildings, grounds, and property to protect people and property and help prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while enforcing Virtua policies and procedures. The officer provides courteous, helpful service 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 role includes duties at assigned posts, such as foot and mobile patrols, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments. Officers use Health System technology and systems for visitor control, records, weapon screening, investigations, incident reports, shift logs, access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas. Officers communicate with security colleagues, supervisors, nursing leadership, and law enforcement; escort people when appropriate; verify identification and access credentials; create ID badges; and report maintenance issues. They respond to CODE Security and CODE RED alerts, act as first-level operations responders, recognize hazardous or chemical spills, and use specialized equipment as required.

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

Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property to help protect lives and property and prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
Perform assigned post duties, including foot 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 using handheld wands and the EVOLV system; and support investigations, incident reporting, shift logs, access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas.
Communicate effectively 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 staff ID badges and ensure 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 CODE Security and CODE RED alerts and serve as a first-level operations responder.
Recognize hazardous or chemical substance spills and assist with or use specialized equipment as required.
Provide customer service and hospitality to visitors, patients, vendors, and staff, and respond to emergency situations, escalating them to law enforcement as needed.