Security Officer, Unarmed

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Facilities. The Security Officer actively patrols campus and monitors activity through various methods and means. 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.

Requirements

High school Diploma (Required)
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) required within 90 days of hire
Handle with Care certification required within 90 days of hire
Valid Driver's license (Required)
1 year of security experience (Required)
Must have good driving record.
Must be capable of participating in a physical fitness assessment (Required)

Nice To Haves

Experience in law enforcement (Preferred)
Patrolling experience (Preferred)
Must be willing to carry a gun, if needed

Responsibilities

Provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments.
Actively patrols campus and monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds and responds appropriately to routine and emergency situations.
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.
Actively patrols campus and monitors activity through various methods and means.

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
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.