Sentara Facility: Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center
Physical Location: Elizabeth City, NC
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Full time
Shift: Rotating
Posted Date: August 19, 2025
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center is hiring a Security Officer in Elizabeth City, NC!
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.
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.
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
