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

About the role

Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property to protect lives and property, prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while abiding by and enforcing Virtua policy and procedure. Assist visitors, patients, vendors, and staff by providing excellent customer service, hospitality, and a positive experience. Conduct weapon screening at public entrances using approved technology. Provide accurate information, directions, and respond to all emergency situations, escalating to law enforcement as needed. Monitor alarms and security cameras.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with assigned posts, including walking and mobile security/safety rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.
• Use Health System technology and systems for visitor control, data input/output, weapon screening with handheld wands and the EVOLV weapon screening system, investigations, incident reports, and shift logs.
• Manage access control, infant protection, and security of sensitive areas.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with team members, officer-in-charge (OIC), supervisors, Nursing Supervisors, Health System security teams, and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide directions and, when warranted, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations within and outside facilities and parking lots.
• Verify all staff wear ID badges and ensure the public (visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) obtain proper ID bands, passes, and badges; fabricate ID badges as needed.
• Respond to major and minor maintenance issues and communicate with leadership to resolve them.
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts; serve as a first-level operations responder.
• Recognize and respond to hazardous/chemical substance spills; assist with and use specialized equipment as required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• High school 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

• 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 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 with free counseling sessions.