Security Officer 3
Quick Summary
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High school diploma or equivalent AND Three (3) years of experience in the security field OR Associate’s degree in criminal justice, criminology,
About the Role
~1 min readRequirements
~1 min read1. High school diploma or equivalent AND Three (3) years of experience in the security field
1. Graduation from an accredited Federal, State, or Local Law Enforcement Academy
Associate’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law or related field of study AND one (1) year experience in the security field.
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, forensics, law or related field of study AND 6 months experience in the security field.
2. Must be 21 years of age or older.
3. Valid Driver’s License
4. Obtain certification in BLS or HeartSaver First Aid within 60 days of hire date.
5. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas
1. Obtain Defensive Tactics Certification
2. ACT 235 training
3. OC Spray Certification
4. Baton Certification
5. Taser User Certification
6. Obtain VA DCJS Registration within six (6) months of hire and maintain
7. Successfully pass psychological evaluation.
8. Completion of the training requirements for an armed security officer
9. Completion of all departmental Lethal Weapon Training and course work
10. Handcuffing Tactics training
11. AVADE Training Levels I - III
1. One (1) year experience in a healthcare security environment.
Responsibilities
~1 min read1. Ability to perform effectively under often stressful situations.
2. Good decision making and organizational skills.
3. Good written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to train Security Officers 1 & 2.
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 23, 2026
- First seen
- September 30, 2026
- Last seen
- September 30, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 1, 2026
Signal breakdown
Stay ahead of the market
Get the latest job openings, salary trends, and hiring insights delivered to your inbox every week.
No spam. Unsubscribe at any time.