Security Officer, 1st shift, Full Time, 40 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 supports visitors, patients, vendors, and staff with courteous service, directions, and escorts; conducts weapon screening at public entrances; provides accurate information; and responds to emergencies, escalating situations to law enforcement when needed. The officer also monitors alarms and security cameras and serves as a first-level operations responder. The position is based on-site at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location at 100 Bowman Drive. It is a regular, full-time, first-shift position scheduled for 40 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, 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 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 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 appropriate ID bands, passes, or 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 other emergency situations.
Recognize and respond to hazardous or chemical substance spills, using specialized equipment as required.
Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed.