Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Officer Bath Community Hospital is a patient-focused small hospital in rural Virginia that offers excellent working conditions, a team environment, and opportunities for professional development. Support Bath Community Hospital’s hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities. The security officer is responsible for contributing to the safety and security of building, grounds, employees, and their valuables, supplies and equipment by performing a variety of security measures at Bath Community Hospital.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consults and keeps the responsible manager informed of all problems, needs, and activities on their shift.
• Maintains a keen sense of awareness, by observation during patrols, a safe environment for patients, employees, students and visitors.
• Checks assigned areas for unauthorized/suspicious persons, malfunctioning equipment, fire or safety hazards, and unlawful situations. Notifies authorities to report criminal activity or behavior.
• Provide own firearm (9mm, 40, 45 & 38 calibers) with hollow point ammunition only.
  • Firearm must be inspected and approved by supervisor.
• Carry and maintain their approved weapon for de-escalation and defensive purposes
• Responsible for maintaining accurate daily/weekly logs and reports as required.
• Ensures that buildings and areas, are locked and unlocked as required.
• Responds to non-emergency calls for assistance, fire and burglary alarms, and backs up police officers as needed. Provides assistance with medical holds and other tasks as necessary.
• Controls parking areas and enforces parking regulations, provides motorist assistance, and gives direction for customer parking.
• Operates under the guidelines of Bath Community Hospital policy and procedures.
• Coordinates and works with local law enforcement agencies in certain cases involving Bath Community Hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent education (preferred)
• Familiarity with surveillance equipment, access control systems, and emergency response protocols (preferred)
• Three to five years of military, law enforcement, or armed security officer experience (preferred)
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver license (required)
• Maintain Dept. of Justice or equivalent training in order to be armed (required)
• Basic computer knowledge (required)
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure (required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work requires such activities as bending, stretching, stooping, or pushing. Occasional heavy lifting may be required.
• Stamina to stand, walk, or patrol for extended periods
• Occasional exposure to seasonal unpleasant environmental conditions or cramped workspace.
• May be exposed to combative patients or visitors, infectious diseases, and biohazardous materials including blood and bodily fluids requiring standard precautions.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Agility and dexterity to respond quickly to emergencies or security incidents

JOB TYPE : Full-time BENEFITS: Health/Vision/Dental, Retirement Matching, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Personal Time Off EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Bath Community Hospital recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information