Security Officer, Per Diem, 3rd shift

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Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property for the purpose of protecting lives, property, preventing 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 assigned posts, including walking and mobile security, safety rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.
• Utilize Health System technology and systems to provide visitor control, input and output data; responsible for weapon screening with handheld wands and the EVOLV system, investigations, incident reports and shift logs; access control; infant protection and 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 wearing s and public (visitors, vendors, contractors, etc.) obtain proper , passes and badges. Fabricate s.
• Respond to all major and minor maintenance issues and communicate with appropriate leadership to resolve the situation.
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts, serving as a 1st‑level operations responder, recognize hazardous/chemical spills, and assist with specialized equipment as required.

• 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay levelhead 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

• Full‑time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Hospitals and Health Care

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