Armed Security Officer, Full-Time, Days

Sentara Health • Suffolk, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and property at the assigned facilities. This role involves proactive patrols, access control, incident response, de-escalation of disruptive behavior, and collaboration with clinical staff and local law enforcement. Must demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and the ability to respond effectively in high-stress healthcare environments. Assist clinical staff with managing aggressive, combative, or disruptive patients or visitors using approved de-escalation techniques. Enforce enterprise policies, rules, and regulations in a fair and professional manner. Coordinates with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders when necessary. The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees at the assigned facility. All Armed Security Officers execute duties of unarmed officers as well as possess the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of a weapon, only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when all non-violent options have been exhausted. An offer of employment for a Security Officer Armed is contingent on passing the pre-employment screening to include a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• HANDLE WITH CARE Certification (HWC) Certification
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) Certification, International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS)
• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license
• One of the following: Private Security Services Registration – Armed with VA Department Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) OR Private Protective Services/Armed – Certification with NC Department of Public Safety (NCDPS)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of security, military, police or experience

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and property.
• Proactive patrols, access control, incident response, de-escalation of disruptive behavior.
• Collaboration with clinical staff and local law enforcement.
• Assisting clinical staff with managing aggressive, combative, or disruptive patients or visitors using approved de-escalation techniques.
• Enforcing enterprise policies, rules, and regulations in a fair and professional manner.
• Coordinating with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency responders when necessary.
• Exercising discretion regarding the use of a weapon, only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when all non-violent options have been exhausted.

Benefits

• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED