Security Officer

Lifepoint Health•Sylva, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters. Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Security Officer joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Harris Regional Hospital Security Department is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Our team provides around-the-clock protection, emergency response, and proactive safety measures to support quality healthcare delivery. We work closely with hospital departments and local law enforcement to ensure a professional, respectful, and vigilant presence throughout the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, with required certifications obtainable upon hire, including AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association First Aid, and Handle With Care training.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record as required by company insurance standards.
Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting (5–50 lbs), and assisting with patient movement as needed.
Strong capacity to remain calm, focused, and effective while prioritizing tasks in high-stress, urgent, or unpredictable situations.
Professional demeanor with the ability to manage confrontational situations and interact respectfully with patients, visitors, staff, and external authorities under pressure.
Willingness and ability to safely engage in physical intervention when necessary, including responding to resistant or potentially aggressive individuals.
Comfort working in varied environments, including exposure to inclement weather, unpleasant sights or odors, and other challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

Observe, patrol, and monitor hospital properties to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
Respond to and document security incidents, safety concerns, and unusual activities, taking appropriate action in accordance with hospital policies.
Conduct routine security rounds and facility inspections, identifying and reporting potential hazards, irregularities, or fire safety concerns.
Preserve order and enforce hospital regulations and directives while providing professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
Safeguard and manage the collection, storage, and return of patient valuables and personal property, ensuring a high level of accountability and accuracy.
Provide support for patient safety through observation of individuals at risk for self-harm or other safety concerns, as assigned by clinical leadership.
Provide operational support to communication and dispatch functions, including monitoring security systems, assisting at security desks, and supporting emergency coordination and response as needed.
Assist in lifting or moving patients as requested.