Security Officer – Part-Time Weekend Nights

Job Summary

Position: Security Officer – 20 hours per week,
Weekend Nights at VCUHS.

The Security Officer provides security services to VCUHS by courteously assisting staff, visitors and patients; enforcing hospital rules and regulations; projecting a positive image; and promoting a safe healthcare environment. The assignment is an unarmed, non‑sworn job.

• Provide security services to staff, visitors and patients in a courteous manner.
• Enforce hospital rules and regulations, including traffic control, parking and access limitations.
• Project a positive and professional image that supports good hospital and community relations.
• De‑escalate agitated patients, both individually and as part of a team, to prevent potentially risky or violent situations.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate with hospital personnel and law enforcement as required.
• Perform ongoing security patrols and surveillance of hospital premises.

• Experience (required): 6–12 months of on‑the‑job training or a college curriculum in Administration of Justice that covers security and law‑enforcement techniques.
• Experience (preferred): 1 year of security, public safety or law‑enforcement work experience.
• Education (required): High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education (preferred): Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License and acceptable driving record if required for the position.

• Ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays, and extended hours based on schedule and organizational needs.
• Physical strength to lift 20–50 lbs and sustain prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking and climbing.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking, writing and logical thinking.
• Capability to handle multiple priorities in a noisy, fast‑paced environment and adapt to frequent change.

• Lifting 20–50 lbs and other physical tasks listed above.
• Prolonged standing, sitting, bending, walking and climbing required.
• Strong sensory and emotional acuity for fast‑paced and noisy environments.

VCU Health is an equal‑employment opportunity employer. Minority/disabled/veteran applicants are encouraged to apply. The position is closed to applicants outside the United States. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.