Sentara Health · 7 hours ago
Security Office
Virginia Beach, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSentara Health is seeking to hire a Security Officer for their Virginia Beach location. The Security Officer will provide a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees by patrolling the campus, monitoring activities, and responding to emergencies.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Candidates require mobile patrols in the surrounding areas
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, clinics 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
The four-part assessment includes a response walk, a stair climb, a drag to safety and a lift
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Valid Driver's license
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) and Handle with Care certification required within 90 days of hire
1 year of Security experience required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Company
Sentara Health
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dennis Matheis
President & CEO
Howard Kern
CEO Emeritus Sentara Health
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