Hospital Security & Patient Safety Advocate

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital in Bluefield, WV seeks a security officer to provide information and assistance to patients, visitors and staff. You will enforce WVU policies, monitor access, respond to requests, and participate in safety and disaster drills.

The role requires certifications and continuous training, with routine rounds, incident reporting, and transportation support as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year security experience or an associate degree in a related field.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain required certifications within 60 days.
• Criminal background checks required (state and federal as applicable).
• Defensive, OC spray, baton, taser, handcuffing and AVADE trainings required or completed per dept.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visibility at locations to assist patients, visitors, and staff with information.
• Respond to requests for information and assistance in a caring, courteous manner.
• Provide mobility and transport assistance, escorts, and room access as needed.
• Monitor traffic in parking areas and issue permits and warnings as required.
• Protect people and property; help prevent accidents, theft and vandalism.
• Perform routine rounds and respond to emergencies per policy.
• Document incidents and activities clearly for supervision.
• Respond to emergencies such as fires, disasters, and threats with appropriate actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Written/verbal communication

Training Security Officers

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law or related field

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Defensive Tactics Certification

OC Spray Certification

Baton Certification

Taser User Certification

Handcuffing Tactics training

AVADE Training Levels I-III

Job description

WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital in Bluefield, WV seeks a security officer to provide information and assistance to patients, visitors and staff. You will enforce WVU policies, monitor access, respond to requests, and participate in safety and disaster drills.

The role requires certifications and continuous training, with routine rounds, incident reporting, and transportation support as part of daily operations.