Security Officer - Security - 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

• Courteously assisting staff, visitors and patients
• Enforcing rules and regulations of the hospitals
• Projecting a positive image
• Promoting a safe healthcare environment
• De‑escalating agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team
• Preventing potentially risky and/or violent situations
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs
• Some Security Officer roles may require a valid Virginia Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record reflecting safe and lawful motor vehicle operation
• Serving age‑specific groups: Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

Requirements

• Experience REQUIRED: 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
• Experience PREFERRED: One (1) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience
• Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Education/training PREFERRED: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• Physical Requirements: Lifting 20‑50 lbs.; Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast‑pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Pay

Compensation Range $15.69 - $23.53. Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Night shift 6p to 6a. Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs.