Security Officer - Part-Time (20 hours/wk) - Weekend Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Quinton (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Security Officer for weekend night coverage. The role performs security services for staff, visitors and patients, upholding hospital rules and promoting a safe environment.

The position is unarmed and non-sworn, with duties including de-escalation and incident prevention. Required: high school diploma or equivalent; preferred associate degree in criminal justice.

Qualifications

• Independent action required: De-escalates agitated patients as an individual and as part of a team.
• Additional position requirements include ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays and possibly a Virginia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• De-escalates agitated patients and prevents potentially risky or violent situations.
• Prolonged standing and walking as part of daily duties, with flexibility for extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs.

Skills

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

**This position is 20 hours a week, on Weekend Nights** 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

Compensation Range

$15.69 - $23.53

Weekend Night

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran