Security Officer - Armed

Overview

Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Port Warwick in Newport News, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a rotating schedule.

• Monday through Friday, the Security staff works three shifts: 7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm, and 11pm - 7:30am.
• On weekends, there may be a 12-hour and a 4-hour shift.
• New hires are asked to be flexible to start and to move to a regular schedule.
• Schedules are set to match the two-week pay period, with most Officers working part of their 40 hours on alternate weekends.

The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. Officers exercise discretion regarding the use of weapons, utilizing the weapon only in times of extreme attack when all non-violent options have been exhausted. The officer monitors Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances, informs visitors that weapons are not allowed, and may secure a weapon for safekeeping during a visit.

Officers may patrol the campus, monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds, respond to routine and emergency situations, perform camera surveillance, maintain logs and records, and document daily activities. They conduct security investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for professional and timely resolutions.

To bolster safety and security for patients and team members:

• Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure officers meet a minimum standard of fitness
• Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider
• Officer must obtain Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

• Valid Drivers License with an 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)

• One year of security experience (Required)
• Former military or law enforcement experience (Preferred)

• 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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to a 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.