Overview
Security Officer Jobs in Hampton, VA at Sentara Healthcare
Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer for Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA. This is a Full Time position with a rotating schedule.
Job Summary:
The Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees.
The Security Officer actively patrols campus and monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds and responds appropriately to routine and emergency situations.
The Security Officer performs camera surveillance, maintains department logs and records, uses computer skills for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations, and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.
Hours:
Monday through Friday, the Security staff works three shifts: 7am – 3:30pm, 3pm – 11:30pm, and 11pm – 7:30am.
Over the weekends, there may be a 12-hour and a 4-hour shift.
New hires are asked to be flexible to start and to move to a regular schedule.
Schedules are set to match the two-week pay period, with most Officers working part of their 40 hours on alternate weekends.
Job Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Licensure: Valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record
Experience: One year of security experience; Former military, law enforcement, or security officer experience preferred; De-escalation and Physical Intervention training completed within 180 days of hire. Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) must be successfully obtained within 90 days of hire.
To bolster safety and security for our patients and team members, Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure that our officers meet a minimum standard of fitness.
The four-part assessment includes a response walk, a stair climb, a drag to safety and a lift.
All prospective security officer candidates must pass the FFD assessment, which will be administered by the respective hiring/security leader & Employee Health prior to being offered a position.
Sentara Benefits:
Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We’re setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Enhanced Benefits to support you and your family include: Paid Parental Leave, Adoption/Infertility/Surrogacy Reimbursement, Family Caregiver Leave, and Emergency Back-up Care. Enhanced benefits to promote your well-being and secure your financial future include; The Sentara Student Debt Program, Emergency Savings Account and a Floating holiday.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team!
keywords: safety, security, surveillance, monitoring, officer
The Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. The Security Officer actively patrols campus and monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds, and responds appropriately to routine and emergency situations. This individual performs camera surveillance, maintains department logs and records, uses computer skills for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. De-escalation and Physical Intervention training successfully completed within 180 days of hire. Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) must be successfully obtained within 90 days of hire. Former military, law enforcement or security officer experience preferred.
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) – Certification – International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS)
Driver’s License – Certification – Other/National
HANDLE WITH CARE Certification (HWC) – Certification – Workday Learning
Driver License – Certification – Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV)
Driver License – Certification – North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
High School Grad or Equivalent
Security Previous Experience
Related 1 year
Service Orientation
Microsoft Office
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Communication
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Title: Security Officer
Company: Sentara Healthcare
Location: Hampton, VA
