Security Officer - Full Time - Evening

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer responsible for campus patrols, rapid response to calls, and professional interaction with patients, visitors, and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, de-escalation, and accurate documentation of all shift activities, with emphasis on handling high-stress situations with dignity and care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned campus areas and monitor for safety and security.
• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Document services provided during each shift and maintain logs.
• Assist in de-escalation and, when needed, help manage violent or threatening situations.

Skills

Patrol duties

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

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.

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.