Security Officer

Team Overview

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.

• Observe, patrol, and monitor hospital properties to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Respond to and document security incidents, safety concerns, and unusual activities, taking appropriate action in accordance with hospital policies.
• Conduct routine security rounds and facility inspections, identifying and reporting potential hazards, irregularities, or fire safety concerns.
• Preserve order and enforce hospital regulations and directives while providing professional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Safeguard and manage the collection, storage, and return of patient valuables and personal property, ensuring a high level of accountability and accuracy.
• Provide support for patient safety through observation of individuals at risk for self-harm or other safety concerns, as assigned by clinical leadership.
• Provide operational support to communication and dispatch functions, including monitoring security systems, assisting at security desks, and supporting emergency coordination and response as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, with required certifications obtainable upon hire, including AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association First Aid, and Handle With Care training.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record as required by company insurance standards.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting (5-50 lbs), and assisting with patient movement as needed.
• Strong capacity to remain calm, focused, and effective while prioritizing tasks in high‑stress, urgent, or unpredictable situations.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to manage confrontational situations and interact respectfully with patients, visitors, staff, and external authorities under pressure.
• Willingness and ability to safely engage in physical intervention when necessary, including responding to resistant or potentially aggressive individuals.
• Comfort working in varied environments, including exposure to inclement weather, unpleasant sights or odors, and other challenging conditions.
• Assist in lifting or moving patients as requested.

Full Time, Days

• 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.

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86‑bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. With a long‑standing reputation for excellent care, this fully‑accredited hospital has been providing care to western North Carolina residents since 1925. Harris offers five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

"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."