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VCU Health System
Security Officer - Main Hospital / Childrens Pavilion - All Shifts (Days / Evenings / Nights)
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What they do
A Hospital Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$40,426 / year median in Virginia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Security Officer
- Main Hospital / Children's Pavilion
- All Shifts (Days / Evenings / Nights) VCU Health System
- 3.7 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $15.69
- $23.
Hire:
N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A ExperienceREQUIRED
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 ExperiencePREFERRED
One (1) year of security, public safety or law enforcement work experience Education/trainingREQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent Education/trainingPREFERRED
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field Independent action(s) required: 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 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 thinkingEmotional:
Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Compensation Range $15.69- $23.