Security Officer - Security - Nights

VCU Health; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Virginia seeks a Security Officer to protect staff, visitors and patients. This unarmed, non-sworn role focuses on enforcing hospital rules, projecting a professional image and maintaining a safe healthcare environment.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with 6–12 months of security-related training or coursework; associates in Criminal Justice preferred. Candidates should be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, and maintain a valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide security services to staff, visitors and patients.
• Enforce hospital rules and regulations.
• Promote a safe healthcare environment.
• De-escalate agitated patients.
• Work all shifts including weekends and holidays.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Must have good driving record.

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

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Independent Action(s) Required

De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.

Prevent 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

Night shift 6p to 6a

Compensation Range

$15.69 - $23.53

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Nights

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran