Job Description

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer for Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA. This is a Flexi/PRN position with a rotating schedule.

As a Security Officer with Sentara, you will ensure a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position\'s primary duties include actively patrolling campuses and monitoring activity in and around buildings and responding appropriately to both routine and emergent situations. You will also document daily activities via computer, conduct investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for resolution. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the safety of everyone on site. Click to hear Christian tell us about a day in the life of a Security Officer with Sentara Health.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, the Security staff works three shifts: 6am - 2:30pm, 2pm - 10:30pm, and 10pm - 6:30am.

Over the weekends, there may be a 12-hour and a 4-hour shift.

New hires are asked to be flexible to start and to move to a regular schedule.

Schedules are set to match the two-week pay period, with most Officers working part of their 40 hours on alternate weekends.

Job Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Licensure: Valid Drivers License

Experience: One year of security experience; Former military, law enforcement, or security officer experience preferred; De-escalation and Physical Intervention training 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.

Sentara CarePlex Hospital

Sentara CarePlex Hospital is a 224-bed, acute care hospital, and Certified Primary Stroke Center located in Hampton, Va. Sentara CarePlex Hospital provides care through advanced surgical programs, emergency cardiac intervention, fellowship-trained physicians, and the newly-opened . It is also home to the , the area\'s first dedicated orthopedic hospital, taking specialized orthopedic care to the next level.

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, join the Sentara Team!

keywords: safety, security, surveillance, monitoring, officer

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. 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. Complete de-escalation training within 3 months of hire. Safety and Security Officers work in hospital, clinical, business office and/or corporate office settings.

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• High School Grad or Equivalent

• Security Previous Experience
• Related 1 year

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Active Listening
• Service Orientation

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