Day-Shift Security Officer: Patient & Visitor Safety

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an unarmed Security Officer to provide security services, enforce hospital rules, and promote a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, daytime shifts with no weekend obligations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ideally an Associate's in Criminal Justice. On-the-job training in security or law enforcement is preferred; a valid VA driver’s license may be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Experience in security or law enforcement preferred; on-the-job training may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to staff, visitors and patients and enforce hospital rules.
• Project a professional image and promote a safe healthcare environment.
• De-escalate agitated individuals and prevent potentially risky or violent situations.
• Maintain on-site presence as an unarmed, non-sworn security officer.

Skills

De-escalation

Observation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an unarmed Security Officer to provide security services, enforce hospital rules, and promote a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, daytime shifts with no weekend obligations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ideally an Associate's in Criminal Justice. On-the-job training in security or law enforcement is preferred; a valid VA driver’s license may be