Security Officer, 2nd shift, Part time 24hrs/week

Virtua Health•Mount Holly, VT

7d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer safeguards, patrols, and monitors Virtua 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 role also provides customer service and hospitality to visitors, patients, vendors, and staff; shares accurate information and directions; and responds to emergencies. When assigned surveillance duties, the officer monitors security- and safety-related computer systems. The position is based on-site at Virtua's Mount Holly location and is part-time, with a second-shift schedule totaling 24 hours per week. Officers may serve at walking or mobile patrol posts, stationary posts, one-to-one observer assignments, traffic-control posts, and special assignments. They use Health System technology for visitor control, records, investigations, incident reports, access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas; communicate with colleagues, supervisors, nursing supervisors, security teams, and law enforcement; and provide written reports of security incidents and system malfunctions. The officer checks identification and access credentials, escorts people when appropriate, responds to emergency alerts and hazardous-material spills, and performs or reports minor maintenance issues. A high school diploma or equivalent, clear communication skills, mechanical aptitude, familiarity with small hand tools, and a valid driver's license are required. Two years of security experience, CPR certification, and SORA certification are preferred. The listed hourly rate is $18.69–$26.01, varying with experience and other factors. Virtua describes a benefits package for full-time and part-time colleagues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with small hand tools.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of security experience is preferred.
CPR certification is preferred and may be required to meet the needs of specific campus locations.
Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties at assigned posts, including walking and mobile security and safety rounds, stationary posts, one-to-one observer assignments, traffic control, and special assignments.
Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property to protect lives and property and help prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
Enforce Virtua policies and procedures.
Provide customer service, hospitality, information, and directions to visitors, patients, vendors, and staff.
Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, alarms, and security- and safety-related computer systems when assigned.
Use Health System technology and systems for visitor control, data entry, investigations, incident reports, shift logs, access control, infant protection, and protection 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.
Direct and, when warranted, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to locations within and outside facilities and parking lots.
Write reports of security-related incidents occurring during the assigned shift.
Check security systems, lighting, plumbing, and heating, and report malfunctions.
Verify staff identification badges and ensure visitors, vendors, contractors, and other members of the public obtain proper ID bands, passes, and badges.
Assess minor maintenance issues, address them when able, or notify Plant Engineering staff; examples include minor plumbing repairs, resetting electrical breakers, and replacing light bulbs or pillow speakers.
Respond to emergency situations, including CODE GREY and CODE RED alerts, as a first-level operations responder.
Recognize and respond to hazardous or chemical substance spills and assist with and use special equipment as required.