Security Officer

Sentara Hospitals • Woodbridge, VA

54d • 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 four-part assessment includes a response walk, a stair climb, a drag to safety and a lift.

Requirements

• High school Degree (Required)
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) and Handle with Care certification within 90 days of hire
• The four-part assessment includes a response walk, a stair climb, a drag to safety and a lift.

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
• Takes 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
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an 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