Security Officer Armed- Part time Night Shift

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA, is hiring an Armed Security Officer - Part Time Night Shifts. As an Armed Security Officer with Sentara, you will ensure a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position's primary duties include actively patrolling campuses and monitoring activity in and around buildings and responding appropriately to both routine and emergent situations. You will also document daily activities via computer, conduct investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for resolution. The Senior Armed Security Officer actively monitors Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances. In the event a weapon is found, the armed officer will inform the visitor/patient that the weapon is not allowed in the hospital. Officers may secure the weapon for the duration of the persons’ visit for safekeeping. Armed officers may patrol the campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds and respond 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. 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. Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider. Officer Must also obtain Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire. Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

Must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider.
Must obtain Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire.
Certified Healthcare Security Officer required within 90 days of hire.
Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Fit for Duty assessment to ensure officers meet a minimum standard of fitness.

Responsibilities

Ensure a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Actively patrol campuses and monitor activity in and around buildings.
Respond appropriately to both routine and emergent situations.
Document daily activities via computer.
Conduct investigations.
Evaluate situations and take appropriate steps for resolution.
Actively monitor Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances.
Inform visitors/patients that weapons are not allowed in the hospital.
Secure weapons for the duration of a person's visit for safekeeping.
Perform camera surveillance.
Maintain department logs and records.
Use computer skills for documentation of daily activities.
Conduct security investigations.
Evaluate situations and take appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met