Security Officer

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer responsible for patrolling the campus, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, and documenting services performed each shift. The role requires professionalism and courtesy at all times.

Candidates with prior security or public safety experience are preferred; a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license are required. The position involves potential exposure to high-stress situations and may include de-escalation

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Prior security or public safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol duties on assigned campus.
• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Document services provided during each shift.
• Lead in de-escalation and, if needed, detain or restrain violent individuals.

Skills

Patrol duties

Emergency response

Documentation

Professional conduct

Education

High School diploma

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.