Security Officer - Part-Time (20 hours/wk) - ALL shifts

Davita Inc.; Quinton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Security Officer for their New Kent facility. This role involves ensuring safety through direct engagement with staff and patients, supporting a secure healthcare environment. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have prior experience in security or law enforcement, with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in security or law enforcement preferred.
• Strong mental and physical ability to manage shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services and assist staff, visitors, and patients.
• Prevent risky situations and enforce hospital regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and maintain positive relations.

Skills

Knowledge of security measures

Problem solving

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

****NOTE - This position is located at our New Kent facility.

****NOTE - Multiple openings with Day, Eve, and Night shifts available.


The Security Officer provides security services to VCUHS by courteously assisting staff, visitors and patients; enforcing rules and regulations of the hospitals; projecting a positive image; and promoting a safe healthcare environment.

The Security Officer conveys an image of professionalism, behaving in a way that is conducive to good hospital and community relations. This is an unarmed, non-sworn security position.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:
Previous knowledge of security and/or law enforcement measures and techniques at a level generally acquired during 6 to 12 months of on-the-job training and orientation in such techniques or college curriculum in Administration of Justice

Experience PREFERRED:
One (1) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED:
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Independent action(s) required:
De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.
Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs.
Some Security Officer roles may require valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record that reflects safe and lawful motor vehicle operation.

Age Specific groups served:
Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Evenings

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