Security Officer

Raleigh General Hospital; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Employee well-being

Professional development

Job summary

Raleigh General Hospital is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for full-time night shifts. The role focuses on safeguarding people and property, observing activities, and reporting incidents across hospital facilities.

The position requires calm, professional communication, and the ability to respond effectively in emergencies. The role may involve handling high-liability tasks, patient belongings, and collaboration with hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe and report activities and incidents clearly and accurately.
• Remain calm and effective during emergencies or stressful situations.
• Strong communication with patients, visitors, healthcare staff, and emergency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activities and incidents for Raleigh General Hospital properties.
• Provide security and safety for people and property, including patients and staff.
• Conduct periodic tours and document irregularities; perform fire watch as needed.
• Preserve order and enforce hospital regulations and directives.

Skills

Observational vigilance

Calm under pressure

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Raleigh General is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Security Officer on the team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

At Raleigh General Hospital people are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

How You'll Contribute

• Observes and reports activities and incidents for all Haywood Regional Medical Center properties.


• Providing for the security and safety property and personnel at Haywood Regional Medical Center.


• Makes periodic tours and documents checking for irregularities, perform fire watch when required.


• Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives pertaining to personnel, patients, visitors, and premises.


• Frequent valuables collection & returns of patient's person property. This is a high liability process.


• Receiving, releasing, assisting employees, EMS and Medical Examiners with deceased bodies.


• Being utilized as a sitter during shift as needed and determined by the on-duty Nursing Supervisor and or Administrator on call. Sitters applies to all patient care areas within Haywood Regional Hospital and aims to detect and ultimately ensure patient safety for those who are identified as at risk for suicide or self-harm.


• Providing relief for the Telecommunicators to include breaks and meal breaks


• Monitoring ED Lobby from the Security Desk, monitoring Main Lobby from the Volunteer Desk

Schedule: Full-Time, Nights

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Tailored benefit options for PRN employees, and more.


• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).


• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to remain calm, think clearly, and respond effectively during stressful or emergency situations


• Professional communication skills when interacting with patients, visitors, healthcare staff, and emergency personnel


• Comfortable managing challenging or confrontational situations while maintaining compassion and professionalism


• Physically capable of extensive walking, standing, bending, and occasional lifting or assisting with patient movement (5-50 lbs.)


• Strong observation and incident reporting skills to support a safe healthcare environment


• Ability to maintain composure and provide excellent service in a fast-paced, high-stress healthcare setting


• Comfortable working in varying conditions, including exposure to unpleasant sights, odors, and inclement weather while supporting hospital safety operations

More About Raleigh General Hospital

Raleigh General Hospital cares for nearly 13,000 patients each year and treats more than 50,000 patients in its emergency room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission, the nationally recognized accrediting agency for healthcare facilities. Raleigh General Hospital also offers instructional programs for nursing students as well as numerous allied health student extern programs.

EEOC Statement

Raleigh General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.