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Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is currently hiring a Full-time Security Officer.

This is a Full-time, Evening Shift position (3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

Requirements:

Driver’s License Required
High School Grad or Equivalent Required
Certified Healthcare Security Officer, Handle with Care Cert Preferred
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.
1-year security 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.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.

Click here to learn more about our employee benefits!

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Click https://youtu.be/cZ8K76rhOic 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!

Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General Hospital!

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Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

License/Certification

Driver’s License – Utah – Utah
Driver’s License – Maine – Maine
Driver’s License – New Mexico – New Mexico
Driver’s License – Florida – Florida
Driver’s License – South Carolina – South Carolina
Driver’s License – Iowa – Iowa
Driver’s License – Montana – Montana
Driver’s License – Arizona – Arizona
Driver License – Certification – Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV)
Driver’s License – Maryland – Maryland
Driver License – Certification – North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
Driver’s License – Georgia – Georgia
Driver’s License – South Dakota – South Dakota
Driver’s License – Kansas – Kansas
Driver’s License – Nebraska – Nebraska
Driver’s License – Arkansas – Arkansas
Driver’s License – Texas – Texas
Driver’s License – Louisiana – Louisiana
Driver’s License – New Jersey – New Jersey
Driver’s License – Delaware – Delaware
Driver’s License – Oklahoma – Oklahoma
Driver’s License – Indiana – Indiana
Driver’s License – Missouri – Missouri
Driver’s License – Alabama – Alabama
Driver’s License – Wisconsin – Wisconsin
Driver’s License – Wyoming – Wyoming
HANDLE WITH CARE Certification (HWC) – Certification – Workday Learning
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) – Certification – International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS)
Driver’s License – Certification – Other/National
Driver’s License – West Virginia – West Virginia
Driver’s License – Mississippi – Mississippi
Driver’s License – North Dakota – North Dakota
Driver’s License – Idaho – Idaho
Driver’s License – Tennessee – Tennessee
Driver’s License – Kentucky – Kentucky
Driver’s License – New Hampshire – New Hampshire
Driver’s License – Colorado – Colorado

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Experience

Security Previous Experience
Related 1 year

Skills

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

Sentara 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.

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