Security Officer - Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital at Carilion Clinic in Tazewell, Virginia

Job Description:

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Ensures the timely and professional delivery of security services to the Bedford Memorial Hospital. Assists in the protection of life and property. Monitors assigned areas for suspicious or threatening behavior. May be assigned to fixed posts and, depending on the post, responsible for monitoring pedestrian or vehicular traffic at various points throughout the Hospital. May guard patients that may be a danger to themselves or others. Duties may also include parking vehicles, checking doors, providing escorts, assisting police officers, assisting motorists and other hospital staff with various services.

Performs specific job responsibilities:

• Monitors fixed posts and performs the services required while at those posts.
• Prepares and reviews security related reports as required.
• Effectively communicates with all segments of society and promotes cooperation among the security officers and other hospital employees.
• Transports, guards and/or provides security to patients, inmates, staff and visitors as needed.
• Interacts with and assists outside agencies and/or law enforcement personnel while they conduct business at the hospital.
• Ensures assignments are fulfilled, duty posts staffed and facilities properly secured, monitor and provides crowd/traffic control on hospital property when needed. Operates and uses standard issued equipment.
• Responds to emergencies when needed.
• Performs special assignments and other duties as assigned or directed by management.

What We Require:

Education: High School or equivalent required.

Experience: Previous experience as a security officer preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Valid Virginia driver's license required. IAHSS Basic Training Certification required within one year of hire. IAHSS Advanced Training Certification required within two years of hire.

Other: Must possess a driving record within the scope of Carilion's Driver Regulations. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Computer keyboarding skills.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 149494
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CTCH - Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
Shift: Any Day, Any Shift
Shift Details: rotating weekends, holidays and nights

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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