Sergeant, 3rd shift

Sergeant, 3rd shift, Full time 40hrs/week

Apply for the Sergeant, 3rd shift, Full time 40hrs/week role at Virtua Health

Responsible for the direction of daily activities of areas assigned. 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.

• Aid in training security officers.
• Educate and train 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 walking and mobile security and safety rounds, stationary posts, one-to-one observer, traffic control and special assignments; oversee weapon screening using handheld wands and weapon screening system; conduct investigations, incident reports, and shift logs, access control, infant protection and 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.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with division team members; officer-in-charge; immediate supervisor; nursing supervisor; division management; 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 obtain proper , passes and badges; fabricate s.
• Respond to maintenance issues during off hours and if needed, contact appropriate personnel for resolution.

• 2 or more years’ experience in security or comparable role.

• HS diploma or equivalent.

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