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Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Security Officer (EVENINGS)

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A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.

$38,002 / year median in Virginia

+4% projected growth

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Security Officer (EVENINGS) Chesapeake Regional Medical Center - 2.9 Chesapeake, VA Job Details 9 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Position Summary The Security Officer I is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and peaceful environment for patients, visitors, and employees, and for protecting hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned. Protect staff, patients, and visitors from violent encounters involving irate patients, visitors, or staff Patrol hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry Check cars for parking authorization decal and determine if vehicles are parked in restricted areas, such as near fire hydrants or in driveways, ambulance entrance, or reserved parking areas/spaces and write parking violations as appropriate Periodically tour buildings and grounds, examining doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure and have not been tampered with. Question unauthorized persons and route or detain them Telephone Chesapeake Police Department for assistance as needed (911 or 382-6161) Report any unsafe conditions, including malfunctions of heating, plumbing, or electrical systems, to the Facilities staff, on weekends and holidays contact the Nursing Supervisor Maintain constant contact with the PBX operator and other Security staff via portable radio Write and complete case reports regarding incidents that occur on CRMC property when necessary Respond to all alarms and requests for services, investigating disturbances in a timely manner Diffuse crisis situations utilizing a variety of communication and security techniques on patients, visitors, and staff who exhibit extreme or atypical behavior Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services Demonstrate a commitment to a flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care Reporting Structure Reports to: Lead Security Officer, may also receive direction from the
Operations Manager or Director of Security Supervises:
None Responsibilities:
Not Applicable Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Not applicable
Experience:
Must have one (1) or more years' prior experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Military Service, or Security Officer Experience Required 1 year(s): experience as a Law Enforcement Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Military Service, or Security Officer Education Required High School or better Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.