Security Officer Armed- Part time Night Shift

Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA, is hiring an Armed Security Officer
- Part Time Night Shifts

As an Armed Security Officer with Sentara, you will ensure a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position's primary duties include actively patrolling campuses and monitoring activity in and around buildings, and responding appropriately to both routine and emergent situations. You will also document daily activities via computer, conduct investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for resolution.

You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the safety of everyone on site.

The Senior Armed Security Officer actively monitors Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances. In the event a weapon is found, the armed officer will inform the visitor/patient that the weapon is not allowed in the hospital. Officers may secure the weapon for the duration of the persons’ visit for safekeeping. Armed officers may patrol the campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds and respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations.

This individual performs camera surveillance, maintains department logs and records, uses computer skills for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations, and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.

• 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.
• Officer must also obtain Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!