Security Assistant Supervisor - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Security Assistant Supervisor to provide security services across the health system, hospitals and outpatient clinics, enforcing rules and maintaining a safe environment.

The role acts as back up for the shift supervisor, may work various shifts including nights, and requires a valid Virginia driver's license and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field; training in conflict resolution, de-escalation and violence prevention.

Responsibilities

• Performs post assignments on a security shift.
• De-escalates agitated patients individually and as part of a team.
• Prevents potentially risky or violent situations.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation

Public safety

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

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 or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field 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

Nights EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Who We Are

Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life‑saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health.

We have it all:

• One college and four health sciences schools
• An academic medical center
• A Level I trauma center
• One of only two NCI‑designated cancer centers in Virginia
• The region’s only full‑service children’s hospital
• More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties
• With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field

Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top‑ranked local specialists and all‑around all‑stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.