Security Officer - Day Shift

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer assigned to a specific Campus. You will patrol, respond to emergencies and document services on each shift, maintaining courteous and professional conduct at all times.

The role may require leading in violent or threatening situations after de-escalation attempts, including detaining or restraining individuals when necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Prior security or public safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrol duties on assigned campus.
• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Document services provided on each shift with accuracy.
• Lead in controlling violent or threatening situations after de-escalation attempts, including detaining/restraint when necessary.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license and safe driving record

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.