Security Officer, 1st shift, Per Diem

Virtua Health; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard buildings, grounds, and assets across facilities in Willingboro, NJ. You will monitor entry points with screening systems, assist visitors and staff, and respond to emergencies while enforcing policy and procedure.

Must have HS diploma or equivalent and valid credentials where applicable. Responsibilities include weapon screening, badge verification, incident reporting, and coordination with law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties at all assigned posts including walking and mobile security rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms as part of security coverage.
• Utilize health system technology to manage visitor control, data input/output, weapon screening, investigations, incident reports, and shift logs.
• Communicate clearly with division team members, supervisors, nursing staff, and law enforcement.
• Escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff as needed; verify IDs and badges; issue ID bands and passes.
• Respond to maintenance issues and escalate to leadership when needed.
• Respond to emergencies (CODE Security/RED) and hazardous chemical spills, serving as first-level responder.

Skills

Security experience

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property for the purpose of protecting lives, property, prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while abiding by and enforcing Virtua policy and procedure. Assist visitors, patients, vendors, and staff providing excellent customer services, hospitality, and a positive experience. Conduct weapon screening at public entrances with approved technology. Provide accurate information, directions and respond to all emergency situations. Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed. Monitor alarms and security cameras.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform the duties associated with all assigned posts, including but not limited to walking and mobile security and safety rounds; stationary posts; traffic control and special assignments.


• May monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.


• Utilize Health System technology and systems to provide visitor control, input and output data; responsible for weapon screening utilizing handheld wands and the operation of the EVOLV weapon screening system, investigations, incident reports and shift logs; access control; infant protection and the security of sensitive areas.


• Effectively communicate (verbal and written) to division team members; officer-in-charge (OIC); immediate supervisor; Nursing Supervisor; Health System security teams; and law enforcement agencies.


• Provides directions and when warranted escorts visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations within and outside of the facilities and parking lots. Verify all staff are wearing ID badges and the public (visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) obtain proper ID bands, passes and badges. Fabricates ID badges.


• Respond to all major and minor maintenance issues and communicate with the appropriate leadership to resolve the situation.


• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts. Serve as a 1st level operations responder. Respond to and recognize all hazardous/chemical substance spills. Assist and use of specialized equipment as required.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• 2 years security experience preferred.


• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.


• Proficient written and oral communication skills

Required Education

HS diploma or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Valid driver’s license required. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.


• NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Salary

$18.69 - $26.01 Hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.