Security Officer

University of Vermont Health Network; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer for the Burlington campus. The role involves patrols, responding to calls for assistance, and documenting service interactions across the shift in a courteous, professional manner.

Prior security or public safety experience is preferred. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record are required. This is a bargaining union position and requires day/evening shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol duties and respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Document services provided on each shift and maintain courteous, professional conduct at all times.
• Note: Security Officers may lead in de-escalation and, if necessary, detain or restrain individuals in violent or threatening situations.

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Building Name: UVMMC - 1 South Prospect Street

Location Address: 1 South Prospect, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Security

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day/Eve-8Hr

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $25.00 Mid $31.45 Max $37.89

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.

This is a bargaining union position.