Security Officer - Full Time - Evening

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center Security Officers patrol assigned campus areas, respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, and document services performed on each shift.

Officers are expected to act in a courteous and professional manner at all times, and may lead in controlling violent or threatening situations, including detaining individuals when necessary to maintain safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned campus areas and monitor security concerns.
• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Document services performed on each shift and maintain logs.

Skills

Patrol duties

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

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.