Security Officer - Children's Pavilion Brook Road

Overview

The Security Officer provides security services to VCUHS by courteously assisting staff, visitors and patients; enforcing rules and regulations of the hospitals; projecting a positive image; and promoting a safe healthcare environment. The Security Officer conveys an image of professionalism, behaving in a way that is conducive to good hospital and community relations. This is an unarmed, non-sworn security position. The shift is Monday–Friday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.

• Experience
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  Previous knowledge of security and/or law enforcement measures and techniques at a level generally acquired during 6 to 12 months of on-the-job training and orientation in such techniques or college curriculum in Administration of Justice
• Experience PREFERRED:
  One (1) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience

• Education/training
  
  REQUIRED:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Education/training PREFERRED:
  Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

• De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.
• Prevents potentially risky and/or violent situations.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs.
• Some Security Officer roles may require valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record that reflects safe and lawful motor vehicle operation.

Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

Physical:
Lifting 20-50 lbs.

• Activities:
  
  Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional:
  Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Days:
See shift note above.

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.