Security Assistant Supervisor - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Security Assistant Supervisor to provide security services across its hospitals and outpatient clinics by courteously assisting staff, visitors and patients while enforcing rules and regulations.

The role acts as back up for the shift supervisor, promotes a safe healthcare environment, and participates in post assignments, de-escalation of agitated individuals, and prevention of potentially risky situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of security, public safety or law enforcement experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training or certification in conflict resolution, de-escalation and/or violence prevention.
• Associate degree preferred in Criminal Justice or related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs post assignments.
• De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.
• Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations.
• Serves as back up in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Oversees the operations of assigned shift.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation training

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

The Security Assistant Supervisor provides security services to the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, its hospitals and outpatient clinics by courteously assisting staff, visitors and patients by enforcing rules and regulations.

The Security Assistant Supervisor projects a positive image and promotes a safe healthcare environment. This role also serves as back up in the absence of the shift supervisor.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record that reflects safe and lawful motor vehicle operation.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record that reflects safe and lawful motor vehicle operation.

Experience REQUIRED:

• Minimum of three (3) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience.

Experience PREFERRED:

• Five (5) years of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience.

Education/training REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma orequivalent

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Training or certification in conflict resolution, de-escalation and/or violence prevention

Training or certification in conflict resolution, de-escalation and/or violence prevention

Independent action(s) required:

• Performs post assignments.
• De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.
• Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• Serves as back up in the absence of the shift supervisor.
• Oversees the operations of assigned shift.

Additional position requirements:

• Ability to work any shifts and additional hours as needed and scheduled.
• Ability to work any day of the week including weekends and holidays.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$16.08 - $24.12

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Nights

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran