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

About the Role

Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property to protect lives and property, prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while enforcing Virtua policy and procedure. Assist visitors, patients, vendors, and staff by providing excellent customer service, hospitality, and a positive experience. Provide accurate information, directions, and respond to all emergency situations. If performing surveillance, monitor security and safety-related computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with assigned posts, including walking and mobile security and safety rounds, stationary posts, one-to-one observer, traffic control, and special assignments.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms for Virtua.
• Utilize Health System technology and systems for visitor control, data input/output, investigations, incident reports, shift logs, access control, infant protection, and securing sensitive areas.
• Work closely and communicate effectively (verbal and written) with team members, officer-in-charge (OIC), supervisors, Nursing Supervisors, Health System security teams, and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide direction and, when warranted, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations within and outside facilities and parking lots.
• Provide written reports of all security-related incidents occurring during assigned shift.
• Check security systems, lighting, plumbing, and heating; report all malfunctions.
• Verify all staff wear ID badges and ensure the public (visitors, vendors, contractors) obtain proper ID bands, passes, and badges.
• Assess and address minor maintenance issues, or notify Plant Engineering staff for support (e.g., minor plumbing repairs, resetting electrical breakers, replacing light bulbs, pillow speakers).
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE GREY and CODE RED alerts as a 1st level operations responder.
• Respond to and recognize hazardous/chemical substance spills; assist and use special equipment as required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years in security experience preferred.
• Must be mechanically inclined and familiar with the use of small hand tools.
• Clear communication skills (verbal and written).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred (may be required for specific campus locations).
• Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Pay

$18.69 - $26.01 hourly.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including:

• 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, supplemental life, and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.