Security Officer, 3rd shift, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a full-time Security Officer to safeguard buildings and grounds and ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

You will patrol, monitor surveillance systems, conduct weapon screening, assist with directions, and respond to emergencies while adhering to policy and procedures. Requires HS diploma, valid driver's license, and 21+ years old. Hourly rate $18.69–$26.01; benefits in full-time roles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform posts, patrols, and safety rounds to protect lives and property.
• Monitor doors, cameras, alarms, and ensure proper access control.
• Respond to emergencies and escalations; coordinate with law enforcement as needed.
• Provide directions, assist visitors and staff, and maintain incident logs.
• Ensure staff wear IDs and manage ID bands for visitors and contractors.

Skills

Security

Calm under pressure

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

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.

Location:

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Job Information:

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.

Hourly Rate:

$18.69 - $26.01
The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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 ass