Security Officer, 3rd shift, Part Time, 32 hr/wk

Virtua Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is hiring a part-time security officer for a 3rd shift at Burlington Hospital. You will perform duties across posts, conduct rounds, monitor access points, cameras, and alarms, and respond to emergencies.

The role focuses on safety, visitor management, and incident reporting, requiring a HS diploma and valid license. The position offers on-site work, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive hourly wage of $18.69–$26.01 depending on experience and market data.

Qualifications

• 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• NJ SORA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties across all posts including security rounds and traffic control.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.
• Manage visitor control and data input/output in health system systems.
• Respond to emergencies such as CODE Security and CODE RED.
• Escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff as needed.
• Ensure staff ID badges are worn and visitors have proper IDs.

Skills

Security experience

Stress management

Communication skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surveillance systems

EVOLV weapon screening

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.

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:

Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd

Remote Type:

On‑Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

3rd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

32

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:

Validdriver’s licenserequired. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.

NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.69 - $26.01The 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 assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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