Security Officer, 1st shift, Per Diem

Position

Perform the duties associated with all assigned posts, including but not limited to walking and mobile security and safety rounds; stationary posts; traffic control and special assignments. May monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms. Utilize Health System technology and systems to provide visitor control, input and output data; responsible for weapon screening utilizing handheld wands and the operation of the EVOLV weapon screening system, investigations, incident reports and shift logs; access control; infant protection and the security of sensitive areas.

• Effectively communicate (verbal and written) to division team members; officer-in-charge (OIC); immediate supervisor; Nursing Supervisor; Health System security teams; and law enforcement agencies.
• Provides directions and when warranted escorts visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations within and outside of the facilities and parking lots.
• Verify all staff are wearing ID badges and the public (visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) obtain proper ID bands, passes and badges.
• Fabricates ID badges.
• Respond to all major and minor maintenance issues and communicate with the appropriate leadership to resolve the situation.
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts.
• Serve as a 1st level operations responder.
• Respond to and recognize all hazardous/chemical substance spills.
• Aid and use of specialized equipment as required.

Qualifications

• Required / Experience Required: 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Education

• Required Education: HS diploma or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
• NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Benefits

• Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.