Security Officer

Security Officer
Schedule: Full time
 

Your experience matters  

Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Security Officer joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 
 

More about our team  

The Harris Regional Hospital Security Department is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Our team provides around-the-clock protection, emergency response, and proactive safety measures to support quality healthcare delivery. We work closely with hospital departments and local law enforcement to ensure a professional, respectful, and vigilant presence throughout the facility. 
 

Who We Are:

People are our passion and our purpose. At Harris Regional Hospital, you'll be appreciated for who you are-not just what you do. We are an 86-bed acute care facility offering a wide range of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging, laboratory services, and many other subspecialty areas.

Located in the picturesque town of Sylva in Western North Carolina, our hospital is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, from waterfalls and rocky peaks to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation such as whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking, along with local restaurants, shops, and breweries. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and is just five miles from Western Carolina University, a mid-size public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are both within 50 miles, and Atlanta, GA, is approximately 150 miles away.
 
 

Why join us  

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. 

How you'll contribute  

A Security Officer who excels in this role: 

• Observes and reports activities and incidents for all Harris Regional Hospital properties.
• Providing security and safety property and personnel at Harris Regional Hospital.
• Makes periodic tours and documents checking for irregularities, perform fire watch when required.
• Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives pertaining to personnel, patients, visitors, and premises.
• Frequent valuables collection & returns of patient's person property. This is a high liability process.
• Receiving, releasing, assisting employees, EMS and Medical Examiners with deceased bodies.
• Being utilized as a sitter during shift as needed and determined by the on-duty Nursing Supervisor and or Administrator on call. Sitters applies to all patient care areas within Harris Regional Hospital and aim to detect and ultimately ensure patient safety for those who are identified as at risk for suicide or self-harm.
• Providing relief for the Telecommunicators to include breaks and meal breaks
• Monitoring ED Lobby from the Security Desk, monitoring Main Lobby from the Volunteer Desk
  
   

What we're looking for  

Much walking is required during normal duty shift. Position requires mobility, bending, occasional lifting (5-50lbs), stooping, standing and sitting. Seeing, hearing, speaking and writing clearly to communicate with employees and clients, as well as to ability to observe and report incidents. Potential for exposure to inclement weather, unpleasant odors or sights. You must be physically fit and alert. Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity are required. Moderate to high stress level.

• MUST be able to remain calm, continue to function effectively, and develop priorities during stressful situations.
• MUST maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, often under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• MUST possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle record acceptable to the company's auto liability insurance carrier. 
• May require physical exertion during stressful encounters with challenging individuals. 
• May have to restrain individuals or deal with resistance daily.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Assist in light snow removal and ice melt spreading to help ensure the safety of all staff, patients, and visitors.
• Assist in lifting or moving patients as requested.
  
   

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred for Security Guard.

 

Certifications: Can be obtained upon hire.

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required for Security Guard
• American Heart Association First Aid required for Security Guard
• Handle With Care required for Security Guard
  
   

EEOC Statement

Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.