Sergeant Security, 1st shift, Full Time, 40 hrs/wk

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Security Officer to oversee daily activities and ensure the safety of designated areas. You will assign tasks to maintain operations and respond to security incidents, working within a large health system in South Jersey.

The role requires at least 2 years of security experience, a HS diploma, and a valid driver’s license. You will collaborate with hospital staff, perform access control, and support emergency drills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years security or comparable role.
• Valid driver’s license required; must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
• NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aid in training security officers. Educate staff on emergencies and drills; assist in Environment of Care rounds.
• Perform duties on posts including walking, mobile rounds, access control, infant protection, weapon screening, investigations, and shift logs.
• Provide daily operational support to supervisor and, if needed, assume department operations.
• Communicate with division team members, supervisor, Nursing Supervisor, and law enforcement agencies.
• Escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff; verify IDs and issue badges as needed.
• Respond to maintenance issues during off-hours and coordinate resolution.

Skills

Security experience

Staff training

Communication skills

Incident reporting

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type: On‑Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Summary

Responsible for the direction of daily activities of assigned areas. Assume overall responsibility for the safety and security of designated areas. Assign tasks to ensure continuity of operations. Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly. Complete incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents.

Position Responsibilities

• Aid in training security officers. Educate trains and drills hospital staff on responding to emergency situations. Provide assistance in Environment of Care rounds and Joint Commission Surveys.
• Perform the duties associated with all assigned posts including but not limited to walking and mobile security and safety rounds; stationary posts; one-to-one observer; traffic control and special assignments.; responsible for overseeing weapon screening utilizing handheld wands and the operation of the weapon screening system, investigations, incident reports and shift logs; access control; infant protection and the security of sensitive areas.
• Provide daily operational support to the Lieutenant, Chief or Director and as needed assume responsibility for the operations of the department.
• Collaborates and effectively communicates (verbal and written) with division team members; officer‑in‑charge (OIC); immediate supervisor; Nursing Supervisor; Division Management; Health System security teams; and law enforcement agencies.
• Provides directions and when warranted escorts visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations within and outside of the facilities and parking lots. Verify all staff are wearing ID badges and the public (visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) obtain proper ID bands, passes and badges. Fabricates ID badges.
• Respond to maintenance issues during off hours and if needed, contact appropriate personnel for resolution.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

2 or more years' experience in security or comparable role.

Required Education

HS diploma or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Valid driver's licence required. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
• NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.89 - $27.81The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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