Armed Security Officer

Sentara Health • Woodbridge, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• High School Degree
• Armed License

Responsibilities

• Provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Actively monitors Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances.
• Informs visitors/patients if a weapon is found that it is not allowed in the hospital.
• Secures weapons for the duration of a person's visit for safekeeping.
• Patrols the campus and monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds.
• Responds appropriately to routine and emergency situations.
• 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.

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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED