Hospital Security & Safety Officer

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Security Officer I to maintain a safe, secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff, and to protect hospital buildings and assets. The role requires vigilance, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly to incidents across the facility.

You will patrol and monitor the campus, deter threats, and coordinate with local police and facilities staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years’ prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Military Service, or Security Officer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and visitors from violent encounters.
• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Check parking decals and enforce restricted-area policies; issue parking violations as appropriate.
• Periodically tour facilities to ensure doors, windows, and gates are secure and untampered.
• Question unauthorized persons and detain them when necessary.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and investigate disturbances in a timely manner.
• Diffuse crisis situations using effective communication and security techniques.
• Attend hospital-wide orientations and comply with scheduling to support patient care.

Skills

Patrol

Crisis management

Communication

Incident reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is seeking a Security Officer I to maintain a safe, secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff, and to protect hospital buildings and assets. The role requires vigilance, clear communication, and the ability to respond quickly to incidents across the facility.

You will patrol and monitor the campus, deter threats, and coordinate with local police and facilities staff.