Security Officer

Safety-Security Officer

Looking for a new opportunity? Virginia Hospital Center is the organization for you. We are looking a dedicated safety-security officer patrols Virginia Hospital Center facilities and property to maintain order, protect personnel, and prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, etc. The security officer enforces Virginia Hospital Center policies and provides assistance to patients, visitors, and employees. The security officer will respond to other Security requirements of the VHC campus. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career.

Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Patrols Virginia Hospital Center facilities and property to maintain order, protect personnel, and prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, etc. Enforces Virginia Hospital Center policies and provides assistance to patients, visitors, and employees. Responds to other Security requirements of the VHC campus. Responds to complaints of wrongdoing and prepares incident reports / activity logs.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

One year of experience as a security officer is preferred.

One year of significant customer service delivery is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Virginia DCJS Unarmed Security Officer License is to be obtained within six months.

Valid state driver's license is required.

Clean driving record is required.

Other Qualifications

Employees hired prior to the September 1, 2021 job description update (to certification section) will obtain their Virginia DCJS Unarmed Security Officer License within six months of the effective date of the job description version, no later than March 1, 2022.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to requests for an escort.

• Makes frequent patrols of the hospital and grounds.

• Monitors hallway for wheelchairs, carts, stretchers or medical equipment that appear to be blocking exits.

• Makes routine fire extinguisher checks. Ensures that problems with fire extinguishers are documented and reported.

• Responds to and assists calls from motorist.

• Provides appropriate response to emergency situations or calls for assistance.

• Ensures that incident reports are prepared for unusual circumstances, such as theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct/behavior, missing property, suspicious individuals or occurrences, personal or vehicular accident. Carefully includes all medical codes and any occurrences deemed important in incident reports.

• Collects, inventories, and releases lost and found items.

• Maintains a detailed shift log of all activities during the shift.

• Operates hospital vehicle in accordance with state law.

• Checks for security and safety problems and takes appropriate action.

• Reports on all emergency code calls.

Hourly rate: Starting at $21.69/hr with additional differentials for evenings, overnights and weekends

*Promotion to Security Officer II starting at $24.00/hr possible within 6 months.

*IAHSS Basic Security Officer certification offers an additional $1.00/hr within 6 months.

VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence