Security Officer, 2nd shift, Part Time, 24hrs/wk

Virtua Health•Burlington, VT

8d•$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. Assist visitors, patients, vendors, and staff with customer service and hospitality. Conduct weapon screening at public entrances using approved technology, provide information and directions, respond to emergencies, escalate situations to law enforcement as needed, and monitor alarms and security cameras. The position performs assigned security posts, which may include walking and mobile rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments. Officers use health system technology for visitor control, data entry, weapon screening, investigations, incident reports, shift logs, access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas. They communicate with security colleagues, supervisors, nursing leadership, health system security teams, and law enforcement; provide directions and escorts; verify identification and access credentials; fabricate ID badges; report maintenance issues; and respond to security alerts, hazardous-substance spills, and other emergencies as a first-level operations responder.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of security experience preferred.
New Jersey Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned post duties, 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 using handheld wands and the EVOLV system; complete investigations, incident reports, and shift logs; manage access control, infant protection, and sensitive-area security.
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 appropriate, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff within and outside facilities and parking lots.
Verify staff wear ID badges and ensure visitors, vendors, contractors, and other members of the public obtain proper 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 as a first-level operations responder.
Recognize and respond to hazardous or chemical substance spills, assisting with specialized equipment as required.
Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed.