Security Officer - Per Diem at UVMHealth

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Security

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Variable

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: As Scheduled

Salary Range: Min $24.94 Mid $31.18 Max $37.41

Recruiter: Aaron Ducatte

The per-diem role is primarily used to fill open shifts when our full-time officers take time off for one reason or another. We are strictly interested in candidates who have a considerable amount of time in their schedules.

Listed below are some of the conditions we look to meet when hiring someone as a per-diem officer. If you feel you can meet most of these requirements, you would be a great candidate for the position.

Thanks again for your interest!

Per-Diem Officer Requirements:

Must be available to work all shifts:

Day: 06:30 – 15:00

Evening: 14:30 – 23:00

Night: 22:30 – 07:00

*Some variable shifts may also arise

Weekend availability is required
Candidates should not hold full-time employment elsewhere; we’re seeking individuals with flexible schedules—typically retirees or self-employed professionals
While we understand per-diem officers may not be available every time we reach out, we do expect consistent availability and willingness to cover shifts when possible
Supervisors will contact you via call or text when shifts open up; a prompt response (yes or no) is appreciated
Work hours are not guaranteed and can vary significantly. You may be asked to cover a full week during staff absences, or go several days without being scheduled
Summer months tend to offer more hours, while winter availability may decrease due to fewer vacation requests

NEW increased hourly wage, based on experience. In addition to the hourly rate of pay, there is a $1.60 to $7.60 differential depending on shift.

Are you recently retired, self-employed, or someone who has a lot of free time on their hands and willing to work any shift?

If so, the UVM Medical Center seeks qualified individuals to join the Security team on a per diem basis. This position has no committed schedule/hours and is not benefit eligible. This position calls for someone who has some experience in Security, preferably in a healthcare setting, and has flexibility to fulfill hours, as needed, by the team. The per diem Security Officer covers both planned absences (staff vacation, holiday) and unanticipated absences. Ideal candidates are those looking to continue to be of service in a healthcare/hospital setting. Successful per diem Security Officers are those seeking to augment a part time work schedule, or students who can pick up shifts around class schedules (or on school breaks), or full/partial retirees who would like to continue to work when the opportunity aligns with their schedule.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Each University of Vermont Medical Center Security Officer is assigned to a specific Campus. The primary responsibilities of the Security Officer are to conduct patrol duties, respond immediately to emergency and non-emergency calls for assistance, and document services provided on each shift. The Security Officer is expected to act in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

Note: Emergency calls for assistance frequently require Security Officers to take the lead in controlling a violent/threatening situation after clinical and non-clinical staff have attempted to verbally deescalate a difficult situation. Security intervention frequently requires detaining and/or restraining the violent patient, visitor, or staff member.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or equivalent. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

EXPERIENCE:

Prior security or public safety experience preferred, with an emphasis on providing a safe and dignified environment in stressful situations with a diverse patient, visitor and staff population.