Security Officer - Day Shift

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to patrol a designated campus, respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, and document services on each shift. The role requires courteous, professional conduct at all times.

Note: In emergencies, officers may lead de-escalation efforts and may detain or restrain violent individuals after staff have attempted to de-escalate. A High School diploma and a valid driver's license are required, with prior security or public

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol duties on assigned campus.
• Respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Document services provided on each shift.
• Maintain courteous and professional conduct at all times.
• In emergencies, may lead de-escalation efforts and may detain or restrain violent individuals after staff have attempted to de-escalate.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.