Security Officer, Unarmed

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

25d•$20 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring an unarmed Security Officer at Sentara Fort Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. This position is fully onsite and is scheduled Monday through Friday, from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The Security Officer helps provide a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees at Sentara facilities. The officer patrols the campus, monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds, and responds appropriately to routine and emergency situations. Duties also include camera surveillance, maintaining department logs and records, documenting daily activities using computer skills, conducting security investigations, evaluating situations, and taking appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure security officers meet a minimum fitness standard. The officer must be capable of participating in a physical fitness assessment and willing to carry a gun if needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of security experience.
Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification within 90 days of hire.
Handle with Care certification within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Must be capable of participating in a physical fitness assessment.
Must be willing to carry a gun, if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in law enforcement.
Patrolling experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Actively patrol the campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds.
Respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations.
Conduct camera surveillance.
Maintain department logs and records and document daily activities using computer skills.
Conduct security investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.