Security Officer

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

10d • 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, clinics 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. The four-part assessment includes a response walk, a stair climb, a drag to safety and a lift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s license
• 1 year of Security experience required
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) and Handle with Care certification required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO)
• Handle with Care certification

Responsibilities

• Actively patrols campus and monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds.
• 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.
• Conducts mobile patrols in the surrounding areas.

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
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED