Security Officer, Unarmed

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring an unarmed Security Officer at Sentara Fort Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a fully onsite position working 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, including hospitals and free-standing emergency departments. The role actively 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 to resolve them professionally and promptly. Officers must be willing to carry a gun if needed and capable of participating in a physical fitness assessment. Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure officers meet a minimum fitness standard.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in law enforcement.
Patrolling experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Actively patrol 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 if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.