Security Officer

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to patrol assigned campus, respond promptly to calls for assistance, and document actions on each shift. You will act with courtesy and professionalism at all times.

Note: in violent or threatening situations, officers may take the lead after staff have attempted deescalation, including detention when necessary. A High School diploma and a valid driver’s license are required; prior security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Prior security or public safety experience preferred.
• Experience in stressful environments with a diverse population is favored.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol duties.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Document services provided on each shift.
• Act in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Lead in controlling violent or threatening situations after de-escalation attempts.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

Each University of Vermont Medical Center Security Officer is assigned to a specific Campus. The primary responsibilities of the Security Officer are to conduct patrol duties, respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, and document services provided on each shift. The Security Officer is expected to act in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Note: Emergency calls for assistance frequently require Security Officers to take the lead in controlling a violent/threatening situation after clinical and non-clinical staff have attempted to verbally deescalate a difficult situation. Security intervention frequently requires detaining and/or restraining the violent patient, visitor, or staff member.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Experience

Prior security or public safety experience preferred, with an emphasis on providing a safe and dignified environment in stressful situations with a diverse patient, visitor and staff population.