Security Officer, 3rd shift

Job Information

Location:

Lourdes Health System – 1600 Haddon Ave (On‑Site)

Employment Type:

Full‑time Employee – Regular, 36 hours/week, 3rd Shift, United States.

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.

• 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.
• Manage access control, infant protection, and the security of sensitive areas.
• Effectively communicate verbally and written to division team members, officer‑in‑charge (OIC), immediate supervisors, 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 obtain proper , passes, and badges; fabricate s.
• Respond to all maintenance issues and communicate with leadership to resolve the situation.
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts; serve as a first‑level operations responder.
• Respond to and recognize hazardous/chemical substance spills, and assist with specialized equipment as required.

• 2 years of security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay level‑headed and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and meet insurance requirements.
• NJ Security Officers Registration Act (SORA) certified preferred.

Hourly Rate: $18.69 – $26.01 (actual rate will vary based on experience and internal equity).

• 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 under state and local laws, short‑term disability, optional long‑term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance and employee assistance program with free counseling sessions.

Virtua Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.