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Security Officer - Security - Days

VCU Health
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

South Hill, VA, US

Salary

$15.69 - $23.53 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Security Officer at VCUHS provides security services while assisting staff, visitors, and patients in a professional manner.
  • This unarmed, non-sworn position requires 6 to 12 months of on-the-job training or a college curriculum in Administration of Justice.
  • Preferred qualifications include one year of security, public safety, or law enforcement experience and an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
  • The role involves de-escalating agitated patients and preventing potentially risky situations, with the ability to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
  • Compensation ranges from $15.69 to $23.53, with actual salary offers based on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.
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

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:
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Independent action(s) required:
De-escalates agitated patients, both individually and as a member of a team.
Prevent potentially risky and/or violent situations.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
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

Age Specific groups served:
Pediatric, Adolescence, Adult, Geriatric

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
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

 

 

 

 

Compensation Range

$15.69 - $23.53

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.


 

 

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