Armed Security Officer — Night Shift (Hospital)

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Armed Security Officer on a full-time night shift. This role supports the transition phase to a fully armed officer, with training and certifications completed within 120 days, while ensuring safety and security across the facility.

The position requires a High School diploma, a valid driver’s license with DMV record, and up to 1 year of security, military, or police experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and valid driver’s license required.
• 1 year of security, military or police experience preferred.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver’s license

DMV record

Job description

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a night shift schedule.

Hours

• Full Time, Night shift

• 11:00pm - 7:30am (8-hour shifts)

• Rotating Weekends

Overview

The Security Officer ArmedRecruitrole is a roledesignatedfor newly hired Security Officers while preparing for successful transition to an Armed Officer role.During the transition period of120 daysall training andrequiredcertifications will be completed to allow them to progress to an Armed Security Officer role.The primary function of this transitional role is to further develop the necessary skills, training, and certificationsrequiredto carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent(Required)

Certification/Licensure

• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license (Required)

Experience

• 1 year of security,militaryor policeexperience (Preferred)

An offer of employment for aSecurity Officer ArmedRecruitiscontingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once the preemployment process is cleared and employmenthasbegun, incumbents will have120 daysto successfully complete and obtain other job specific certifications, as defined in the job profile. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribedtimeframewill result in termination of employment. Annual fitnessassessment isrequired,and psychological evaluations arerequiredevery 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position.

keywords: security, armed, military, law enforcement, surveillance, monitoring

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86 - $29.15 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.