Armed Security Officer
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Job Location:
Harrisonburg, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
City/State
Harrisonburg VAWork Shift
RotatingOverview:
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital is hiring an Armed Security Officer!
Security Officer - Armed
Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital
Full time Rotating Shifts
Overview
The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. All Sentara Armed Security Officers possess the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of their weapons only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when ALL non-violent options have been exhausted.
The Armed Security Officer actively monitors Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division the event a weapon is found the armed officer will inform the visitor/patient that the weapon is not allowed in the hospital. Officers may secure the weapon for the duration of the persons visit for safekeeping. Armed officers may patrol the campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds and respond 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
Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider
Officer Must also obtain Virginia DCJS Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire
Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
Valid Drivers License with an acceptable driving record (Required)
Virginia DCJS Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire (Required)
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
Experience
One year of security experience (Required)
Former military law enforcement or security officer experience preferred
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Sentara RMH Medical Center a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA serves a seven-county area with a population of 218000 residents employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912 then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies 60000 emergency patients and 21000 surgical procedures Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.
Our Caring Workplace Environment
A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100 years
Free and convenient parking
Collaboration and shared governance
CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
EAP 24 x 7
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
About Company
Sentara Health, is an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system in Virginia and North Carolina. Sentara improves health everyday.
