Security Officer - Armed

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Hiring An Armed Security Officer

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring an Armed Security Officer! The position is located in Virginia Beach, VA and is a full-time role with a rotating shift, primarily covering weekends and occasionally weekday shifts. The role involves 36 hours per week, with shifts from 9 : 00am to 8 : 00pm on weekends and covering weekday shifts as needed.

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The role requires the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of weapons, actively monitoring Concealed Weapons Detection Systems, patrolling the campus, and responding to routine and emergency situations. The officer also conducts camera surveillance, maintains department logs, and uses computer skills for documentation.

To bolster safety and security, the following requirements must be met :

• Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment.
• Officer must pass a Psychological Evaluation and Assessment.
• Obtain Virginia DCJS Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Education and experience requirements include :

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Benefits include :

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle 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.

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.