Security Officer - Main Hospital / Children's Pavilion - All Shifts (Days / Evenings / Nights)

About the role

The Security Officer provides security services to VCUHS by courteously assisting staff, visitors and patients; enforcing rules and regulations of the hospitals; projecting a positive image; and promoting a safe healthcare environment. The Security Officer conveys an image of professionalism, behaving in a way that is conducive to good hospital and community relations. This is an unarmed, non-sworn security position.

Responsibilities

• De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team
• Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous knowledge of security and/or law enforcement measures and techniques at a level generally acquired during 6 to 12 months of on-the-job training and orientation in such techniques or college curriculum in Administration of Justice
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs
• Some Security Officer roles may require valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record that reflects safe and lawful motor vehicle operation

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field (preferred)
• One (1) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience (preferred)

Skills

• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking

Pay

$15.69 - $23.53

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