Security Officer (DAY)

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer I is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for patients, visitors, and employees, and for protecting hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) or more years’ prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Military Service, or Security Officer

Nice To Haves

Not applicable

Responsibilities

Protect staff, patients, and visitors from violent encounters involving irate patients, visitors, or staff
Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry
Check cars for parking authorization decal and determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as near fire hydrants or in driveways, ambulance entrance, or reserved parking areas/spaces and write parking violations as appropriate
Periodically tour buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure and have not been tampered with.
Question unauthorized persons and route or detain them
Telephone Chesapeake Police Department for assistance as needed (911 or 382-6161)
Report any unsafe conditions, including malfunctions of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems, to the Facilities staff, on weekends and holidays contact the Nursing Supervisor
Maintain constant contact with the PBX operator and other Security staff via portable radio
Write and complete case reports regarding incidents that occur on CRMC property when necessary
Respond to all alarms and requests for services, investigating disturbances in a timely manner
Diffuse crisis situations utilizing a variety of communication and security techniques on patients, visitors, and staff who exhibit extreme or atypical behavior
Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services
Demonstrate a commitment to a flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care