Security Officer, 1st, Part Time

Security Officer, 1st, Part Time, 32 hrs/wk

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Summary

Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property for the purpose of protecting lives, property, prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while abiding by and enforcing Virtua policy and procedure. Assist visitors, patients, vendors, and staff providing excellent customer services, hospitality, and a positive experience. Conduct weapon screening at public entrances with approved technology. Provide accurate information, directions and respond to all emergency situations.

Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed. Monitor alarms and security cameras.

• Perform duties associated with all assigned posts, including walking and mobile security and safety rounds, stationary posts, traffic control and special assignments. May monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.
• Utilize Health System technology and systems to provide visitor control, input and output data; responsible for weapon screening utilizing handheld wands and the operation of the EVOLV weapon screening system, investigations, incident reports and shift logs; access control; infant protection and the security of sensitive areas.
• Effectively communicate (verbal and written) to division team members; officer-in-charge (OIC); immediate supervisor;
  Nursing Supervisor;
  Health System security teams; and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide directions and, when warranted, escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations within and outside of the facilities and parking lots. Verify all staff are wearing s and the public (visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) obtain proper , passes and badges. Fabricate s. Respond to all major and minor maintenance issues and communicate with the appropriate leadership to resolve the situation.
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts. Serve as a 1st level operations responder. Respond to and recognize all hazardous/chemical substance spills. Assist and use specialized equipment as required.

• 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelheaded and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

HS diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Entry level

Part-time

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Hospitals and Health Care