Security Officer, 2nd 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 help prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry. The officer enforces Virtua policies and procedures while providing visitors, patients, vendors, and staff with helpful, courteous service. Duties include weapon screening at public entrances, sharing accurate information and directions, responding to emergencies, escalating situations to law enforcement when needed, and monitoring alarms and security cameras. The position is based on-site at Virtua Health’s Voorhees location and is part time, with a second-shift schedule totaling 24 hours per week. The role may involve walking and mobile rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments. Officers use Health System technology and security equipment to support visitor and access control, investigations, incident reports, shift logs, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas. They also respond to maintenance concerns and hazardous-substance spills and serve as first-level operations responders.

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 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 that staff wear ID badges and that 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 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, using specialized equipment as required.
Assist visitors, patients, vendors, and staff and provide customer service, hospitality, and a positive experience.
Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed.