Security Officer – Part-Time (20 hours​/wk) - Weekend Nights

** This position is 20 hours a week, on Weekend Nights**

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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

• 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

• One (1) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 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.

• 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

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