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Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Security Officer in Elizabeth City, VA!
Status: Full-Time, permanent position (36 hours to 40 hours/8 to 12 hour shifts)
Standard working hours: Rotating work schedule (off every other weekend, Sat to Sun). Need to be flexibility due to hospital hours 24/7, 365 days a year.
Location: Will report daily to Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, VA
Job Description Summary:
As a Security Officer with Sentara, you will ensure a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position's primary duties include actively patrolling campuses and monitoring activity in and around buildings and responding appropriately to both routine and emergent situations. You will also document daily activities via computer, conduct investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for resolution. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the safety of everyone on site.
Click https://youtu.be/cZ8K76rhOic to hear Christian tell us about a day in the life of a Security Officer with Sentara Healthcare.
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.
Education:
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High School Diploma or Equivalent REQUIRED
Certification/Licensure
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Valid Driver's License with Good Driving Record REQUIRED
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HANDLE WITH CARE Certification (HWC) and Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) must be successfully obtained within 90 days of hire.
Experience:
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1 year Security experience REQUIRED
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Former military, law enforcement experience preferred
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is a 182-bed, full service facility offering a wide range of services, including: inpatient and critical care, a full array of surgical services, sophisticated diagnostic imaging technology, comprehensive women’s care, cardiology, cancer treatment, rehabilitation services and more. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center has assembled a medical staff of more than 100 physicians, representing nearly 30 specialties, and a caring staff of almost 1,000 employees.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
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!
To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-76776
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Talroo – NCP and Entry Level
Safety, Security, Surveillance, Monitoring, Officer, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, NC, Former military, law enforcement, Driver's License, High School, GED
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