Security Officer Armed_Flexi​/PRN

Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC to work on an as needed basis.

Status:
Flexi/PRN, Rotating Shifts

The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. All Sentara Armed Security Officers possess the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of their weapons, only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when ALL non-violent options have been exhausted.

for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations, and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.

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

• Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

• Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire

• Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire

• 1 year Security experience

• Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience (
  Preferred)

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86 - $29.15 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays)
• paid parental and military leave
• educational assistance or student loan repayment
• voluntary benefits

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, located in Elizabeth City, NC, serves northeastern North Carolina with a caring team of approximately 750 employees and 450 medical providers. We think of each other as family, with those bonds extending into our close-knit community and serving as the foundation for our patient care. As the only hospital providing care to the northeastern North Carolina community for more than 60 years, we celebrated moving into a newly constructed hospital campus in 2025.

Our 90-bed facility features more than 25 specialties including emergency, maternity, orthopedics, medical, and surgical care in addition to our outpatient laboratory, imaging, and comprehensive breast services.