Security Officer - Armed

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Hiring An Armed Security Officer

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital - Virginia Beach, VA

~Full Time & Rotating Shift~

40 hours / week

Overview

The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. All Sentara Armed Security Officers possess the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of their weapons, only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when ALL non-violent options have been exhausted. The Armed Security Officer actively monitors Concealed Weapons Detection System(s) at division entrances. In the event a weapon is found, the armed officer will inform the visitor / patient that the weapon is not allowed in the hospital. Officers may secure the weapon for the duration of the persons' visit for safekeeping. Armed officers may patrol the campus and monitor activity in and around buildings and grounds and respond appropriately to routine and emergency situations. This individual performs camera surveillance, maintains department logs and records, uses computer skills for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations, and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.

To bolster safety and security for our patients and team members :

• Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure that our officers meet a minimum standard of fitness
• Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider
• Officer Must also obtain Virginia DCJS Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Education

Certification / Licensure

Experience

Keywords : safety, security, surveillance, monitoring, military, sheriff, officer, DCJS, armed, Talroo-Allied Health

Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

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.

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.