Security Officer, Unarmed

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is hiring an Unarmed Security Officer for an all-onsite position at Sentara Park. The role involves patrolling campuses, monitoring activity, and responding to emergencies to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of security experience, a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and must obtain the CHSO and Handle with Care certifications within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma is required.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) required within 90 days of hire.
• Handle with Care certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Driver's license (Required).
• 1 year of security experience (Required).
• Must have good driving record.
• Experience in law enforcement (Preferred).
• Patrolling experience (Preferred).
• Must be willing to carry a gun, if needed.
• Must be capable of participating in a physical fitness assessment (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees.
• Patrol campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds.
• Respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations.
• Perform camera surveillance and maintain department logs and records.
• Use computer skills for documentation of daily activities.
• Conduct security investigations and evaluate situations for resolution.

Education

High school Diploma

Job description

Sentara is hiring a Security Officer - Unarmed

This position is fully onsite.

Location: 1330 Sentara Park

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Hours: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Overview

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.

The Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Facilities. The Security Officer actively patrols campus and monitors activity through various methods and means.

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.

Education

• High school Diploma (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) required within 90 days of hire
• Handle with Care certification required within 90 days of hire
• Valid Driver's license (Required)

Experience

• 1 year of security experience (Required)
• Must have good driving record.
• Experience in law enforcement (Preferred)
• Patrolling experience (Preferred)
• Must be willing to carry a gun, if needed

Other Requirements

• Must be capable of participating in a physical fitness assessment (Required)