Hospital Security Officer: Protecting Patients & Premises

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b)/401(k) matching

Paid time off and sick leave

Short/long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a per diem Security Officer for the 2nd shift. You will safeguard, patrol, and monitor facilities, assist visitors, and respond to emergencies, ensuring safety and a positive experience for patients and staff.

On-site work with flexible per diem scheduling. Eligible candidates possess a valid NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification preferred, a valid driver’s license, and availability for shift rotations.

Qualifications

• 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties associated with all assigned posts, including but not limited to walking and mobile security and safety rounds.
• Stationary posts.
• Traffic control and special assignments.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.
• Utilise Health System technology and systems to provide visitor control, input and output data.
• Responsible for weapon screening utilizing handheld wands and the operation of the EVOLV weapon screening system, investigations, incident reports and shift logs.
• Access control.
• Infant protection and the security of sensitive areas.
• Effectively communicate to division team members (verbal and written).
• Officer-in-charge (OIC) and immediate supervisor liaison.
• Nursing Supervisor, Health System security teams, and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide directions and escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff where needed.
• Verify staff ID badges and issue ID bands, passes and badges.
• Fabricate ID badges as required.
• Respond to maintenance issues and emergency situations (e.g., CODE Security, CODE RED).
• Serve as a 1st level operations responder.
• Respond to hazardous/chemical spills and assist with equipment as required.

Skills

Security experience

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Job description

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a per diem Security Officer for the 2nd shift. You will safeguard, patrol, and monitor facilities, assist visitors, and respond to emergencies, ensuring safety and a positive experience for patients and staff.

On-site work with flexible per diem scheduling. Eligible candidates possess a valid NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification preferred, a valid driver’s license, and availability for shift rotations.