Security Officer - Armed

Overview Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Leigh Hospital, in Norfolk, VA. This is a Full‑Time position with an evening shift schedule. Work Schedule Full Time, Evening shift 3pm - 11pm (8‑hour shifts) 5 days on, 2 days off Location Norfolk, VA Position Summary 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. The officer actively monitors Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances, informs visitors/patients that the weapon is not allowed, secures the weapon for safekeeping, performs patrols, monitors activity, responds to routine and emergency situations, conducts camera surveillance, maintains logs and records, documents daily activities on the computer, conducts investigations, evaluates situations and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. Additional Safety Requirements Fit for Duty assessment to ensure officers meet minimum fitness standards. Pass the psychological evaluation and assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider. Obtain Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) Certification / Licensure Valid Driver's License with 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) Experience One year of security experience (Required) Former military or law enforcement experience (Preferred) Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career 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 401k/403B 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 complete CEUs and professional development Pet Insurance Legal Resources Plan Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met Sentara Leigh Hospital Located in Norfolk, VA, it is a 274‑bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1978. It recently completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi‑story parking garage. The hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care from the pre‑operative phase through rehabilitation and home‑care services. It is a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence and specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity and general surgery. It also features the region’s only 24‑hour hyperbaric oxygen program, aiding healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, non‑healing wounds, airborne chemical exposures and scuba‑diving accidents. Equal Opportunity Employer Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: 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. Keywords: security, armed, military, law enforcement, surveillance, monitoring #J-18808-Ljbffr