Security Officer

Overview

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Full Time Security Officer. The role provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free‑standing Emergency Departments. Responsibilities include actively patrolling campus, monitoring activity, responding to routine and emergency situations, performing camera surveillance, maintaining logs and records, documenting daily activities, conducting security investigations, evaluating situations, and taking timely actions for professional resolution.

The hospital is located in Norfolk, VA.

Norfolk, VA – Second (Evenings) from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Full‑time, 40 hours per week.

• Patrol campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds.
• Respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations.
• Perform camera surveillance.
• Maintain department logs and records using computer skills for documentation.
• Conduct security investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.
• Implement and maintain a Fit for Duty assessment (response walk, stair climb, drag to safety, lift).

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• One year of security experience; former military, law enforcement, or security officer experience preferred.
• De‑escalation and Physical Intervention training completed within 180 days of hire.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) obtained within 90 days of hire.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave.
• Emergency Backup Care.
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student Debt Pay‑Down – $10,000.
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development.
• Pet Insurance.
• Legal Resources Plan.
• Qualifying employees may earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The organization is committed to a tobacco‑free environment and ensures its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

For remote‑eligible positions, Sentara Health employs associates in numerous states, including Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing training, advancement tracks, work‑life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel excited to be here every day!