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Security Officer Hiring Event for the Peninsula

Sentara
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b), remote work
United States, Virginia, Williamsburg
May 09, 2025
City/State Hampton, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview: Sentara Health is hosting a Security Officer Hiring Event for the Peninsula on Thurs, May 22, 2025 from 3pm - 6pm at Sentara Port Warwick II. Please select the following link to register to attend this event: Sentara Security Officer Hiring Event for the Peninsula Security Officers can be hired into full time and part time positions to support one of the following locations: Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA Sentara Port Warwick in Newport News, VA Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA Requirements Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure: Valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record; Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) must be successfully obtained within 90 days of hire. 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. Overview 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. 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 may 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.