Hospital Security Officer - Patient Safety & Access

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) / 403(b)

Job summary

Virtua Health in Camden is seeking a part-time Security Officer to safeguard facilities, protect lives and property, and provide excellent customer service to visitors and staff. You will patrol, monitor entrances, conduct weapon screening, and respond to emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and preferably SORA certification; 2 years of security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Driver’s license required.
• NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties at all posts, including walking/mobile security rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.
• Utilize health system technology for visitor control, weapon screening, investigations, incident reports and shift logs; access control; infant protection and security of sensitive areas.
• Communicate effectively to division teams, supervisor, nursing staff, security teams, and law enforcement.
• Escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff and verify ID badges; ensure proper badges and passes are used; respond to maintenance issues with leadership.
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED; serve as first-level operations responder and address hazardous spills.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virtua Health in Camden is seeking a part-time Security Officer to safeguard facilities, protect lives and property, and provide excellent customer service to visitors and staff. You will patrol, monitor entrances, conduct weapon screening, and respond to emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

Qualified candidates have a HS diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and preferably SORA certification; 2 years of security experience is preferred.