Armed Security Officer

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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 them in times of extreme attack when all non‑violent options have been exhausted.

Location:

Norfolk, VA

Shift: Third (Nights)

Hours:

5:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 36 hours per week

Employment Type:

Full Time

• Actively monitor Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances; inform visitors/patients that weapons are not allowed inside the facility and secure any found weapons for safekeeping.
• Patrol the campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds; respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations.
• Perform camera surveillance and maintain department logs and records.
• Use computer skills for documentation of daily activities, conduct security investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.
• Implement Sentara’s Fit for Duty assessment and maintain readiness for rapid response.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (Required)
• Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification by International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara‑selected Service Provider (Required)
• Fit for Duty assessment (Required)

• One year of security experience (Required)
• Former military, law enforcement, or security officer experience preferred

• 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/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
• Eligible employees may earn an annual discretionary bonus if criteria are met

Located in Norfolk, VA, Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274‑bed acute‑care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. The hospital completed a renovation in 2016, adding new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi‑story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital, is a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.

It specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery, and hosts the region’s only 24‑hour hyperbaric oxygen program.

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.