Armed Hospital Security Officer — Night Shift

3M HEALTHCARE; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is seeking an Armed Security Officer for night shift to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling the campus, monitoring entrances with weapons detection, responding to emergencies, and maintaining logs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, Virginia DCJS Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire, and CHSO certification within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) by IAHSS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Exercise discretion regarding use of weapons, only during extreme attacks after non-violent options exhausted.
• Monitor Concealed Weapons Detection System at division entrances and notify individuals when weapons are not allowed.
• Secure weapons for safekeeping during visitor/patient stay.
• Patrol campus, monitor activity around buildings/grounds, respond to routine and emergency situations.
• Operate camera surveillance and document processes in logs.
• Maintain accurate records, use computer skills for documentation, conduct security investigations, evaluate situations and take steps for resolution.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Virginia DCJS – Armed Officer Certificate

Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) by IAHSS

Job description

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is seeking an Armed Security Officer for night shift to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Responsibilities include patrolling the campus, monitoring entrances with weapons detection, responding to emergencies, and maintaining logs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, Virginia DCJS Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire, and CHSO certification within 90 days of hire.