Security

City/State

South Boston, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary 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.

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.

Qualifications:

HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO)

• Certification

• International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), Driver's License

• Certification

• Other/National, Driver License

• Certification

• North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV), Driver License

• Certification

• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV), HANDLE WITH CARE Certification (HWC)

• Certification

• Workday Learning

Security

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Microsoft Office, Service Orientation, Speaking, Writing

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.