Sergeant Security, 1st shift, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk

Virtua Health

4d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Sergeant Security is responsible for directing daily activities in assigned areas and ensuring the safety and security of designated areas. The role assigns tasks to maintain continuity of operations, identifies and responds to potential security risks, and completes incident reports and other required documentation. The Sergeant supports officer training and helps educate, train, and drill hospital staff on emergency response. The position performs assigned security posts and duties, provides daily operational support to department leadership, coordinates with internal teams and law enforcement, assists visitors and staff, verifies identification and access credentials, fabricates ID badges, and responds to maintenance issues during off-hours.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in security or a comparable role.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
At least 21 years of age and able to meet insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification.

Responsibilities

Aid in training security officers.
Educate, train, and drill hospital staff on responding to emergency situations.
Provide assistance in Environment of Care rounds and Joint Commission surveys.
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.
Oversee weapon screening using handheld wands and the weapon screening system.
Conduct investigations and complete incident reports and shift logs.
Manage access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas.
Provide daily operational support to the Lieutenant, Chief, or Director, and assume responsibility for department operations as needed.
Collaborate and communicate verbally and in writing with division team members, the officer-in-charge, immediate supervisor, Nursing Supervisor, Division Management, Health System security teams, and law enforcement agencies.
Direct and, when warranted, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations inside and outside facilities and in parking lots.
Verify staff wear ID badges and that visitors, vendors, contractors, and other members of the public obtain proper ID bands, passes, and badges.
Fabricate ID badges.
Respond to maintenance issues during off-hours and contact appropriate personnel for resolution when needed.
Assign tasks to ensure continuity of operations.
Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly.
Complete required documentation for security incidents.