What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Sentara?
Are you able to work flexible hours, working 12-hour shifts during the week and on the weekends? If so, Apply today!
Requirements:
- Driver’s License Required
- High School Grad or Equivalent Required
- Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) Certification Required and Handle with Care (HWC) Certification Required.
- 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.
- Required: Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Microsoft Office, Service Orientation, Speaking, Writing
- Former military, law enforcement or security officer experience preferred.
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.
- All prospective security officer candidates must pass the FFD assessment, which will be administered by the respective hiring/security leader & Employee Health prior to being offered a 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.
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.
Click https://youtu.be/rNrlkLhi4WU 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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Keywords: Security Officer, Safety Officer, Military, Police, Sheriff, Security
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
