Security Officer, 2nd shift, Per Diem

Location: Voorhees – 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type: On‑Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly

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Safeguard, patrol, and monitor buildings, grounds, and property to protect lives and property, prevent theft, fire, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while abiding by Virtua policy and procedure. Assist visitors, patients, vendors, and staff by providing excellent customer service and a positive experience. Conduct weapon screening at public entrances with approved technology. Provide accurate information, directions, and respond to all emergency situations.

Escalate emergencies to law enforcement as needed. Monitor alarms and security cameras.

• Perform duties associated with all assigned posts including walking and mobile security and safety rounds, stationary posts, traffic control, and special assignments.
• Monitor doors, surveillance cameras, and alarms.
• Utilize health‑system technology and systems to provide visitor control, input and output data; handle weapon screening using handheld wands and the EVOLV system; conduct investigations, incident reports, and shift logs; manage access control; protect infants; secure sensitive areas.
• Effectively communicate (verbal and written) with division team members, officer‑in‑charge (OIC), immediate supervisor, Nursing Supervisor, health‑system security teams, and law enforcement agencies.
• Provide directions and escort visitors, vendors, patients, and staff to appropriate locations within and outside the facilities and parking lots. Verify staff s, issue public , passes, and badges, and fabricate s as needed.
• Respond to major and minor maintenance issues and communicate with appropriate leadership to resolve them.
• Respond to emergency situations such as CODE Security and CODE RED alerts; serve as a 1st‑level operations responder.
• Respond to and recognize hazardous/chemical substance spills; assist with specialized equipment as required.

• 2 years security experience preferred.
• Ability to stay level‑headed and respond quickly in stressful situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.

• HS 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) certification preferred.

$18.69 – $26.01 per hour (actual rate varies based on experience and internal equity).

Virtua offers a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including 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 as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws; short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability; colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;

tuition assistance; and an employee assistance program with free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.