Security Officer

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Third (Nights) (United States of America)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is currently hiring a Security Officer. This is a Full-time, Night Shift position.

Hours/Shift:

Full-time, Night Shift, from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Job Requirements:

• 1-year Related Experience Required
• Security Experience Preferred
• Drivers License Required
• High School Grad or Equivalent Required
• Cert Healthcare Security Officer, Handle With Care Cert Preferred
• De-escalation and Physical Intervention training successfully completed within 180 days of hire. Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) must be successfully obtained within 90 days of hire. Former military, law enforcement or security officer experience preferred.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more. 
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

Click https://youtu.be/cZ8K76rhOic to hear Christian tell us about a day in the life of a Security Officer with Sentara Healthcare.

 
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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Job Summary

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.

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.

Qualifications:

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) - Certification - International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), Driver's License - Certification - Other/National, Driver License - Certification - North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV), Driver License - Certification - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV), HANDLE WITH CARE Certification (HWC) - Certification - Workday Learning

Security

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Microsoft Office, Service Orientation, Speaking, Writing

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.