Security Officer, 2nd shift, Full time 40hrs/week

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of its facilities and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring alarms, assisting visitors, and responding to emergencies in a health system recognized for quality and safety. Ideal candidates will have security experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings and grounds.
• Assist visitors and respond to emergency situations.
• Conduct weapon screening and monitor alarms.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Customer Service

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Security Officer, 2nd shift, Full time 40hrs/week

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At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Camden - 1000 Atlantic Avenue

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Work Shift

2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

40

Additional Locations:

Summary

Job Information:

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.

NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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