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Security Officer (EVENINGS)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
5 September 2026 (20 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare is a health system laser-focused on innovation, known for making medical history in the region and providing patients with truly personal care. Its hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, is the only independent, community-based acute care hospital ... View more
