Security Officer

Sentara
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), 403(b), remote work
United States, Virginia, Hampton
Mar 12, 2025
City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer for Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA. This is a Full Time position with a rotating schedule. Job Summary: The Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees. The Security Officer actively patrols campus and monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds and responds appropriately to routine and emergency situations. The Security Officer 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. Hours: Monday through Friday, the Security staff works three shifts: 7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm, and 11pm - 7:30am. Over the weekends, there may be a 12-hour and a 4-hour shift. New hires are asked to be flexible to start and to move to a regular schedule. Schedules are set to match the two-week pay period, with most Officers working part of their 40 hours on alternate weekends. Job Requirements: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Licensure: Valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record Experience: One year of security experience; Former military, law enforcement, or security officer experience preferred; De-escalation and Physical Intervention training 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. 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. Sentara Benefits: Sentara employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information about our employee benefits, https://www.sentaracareers.com/explore-sentara/benefits/ Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. Enhanced Benefitsto support you and your family include: Paid Parental Leave, Adoption/Infertility/Surrogacy Reimbursement, Family Caregiver Leave, and Emergency Back-up Care. Enhanced benefits to promote your well-being and secure your financial future include; The Sentara Student Debt Program, Emergency Savings Account and a Floating holiday. 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, join the Sentara Team! keywords: safety, security, surveillance, monitoring, officer We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career * 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. Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. . Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer* and 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. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.