Security Officer Armed (Part Time)

Hampton, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

City/State

Hampton VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton VA. This is a Part Time position with a rotating schedule.

Hours

Monday through Friday the Security staff works three shifts: 7am - 3:30pm 3pm - 11:30pm and 11pm - 7:30am.
Over the 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.

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 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

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Certification/Licensure

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)

Experience

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

keywords: safety security surveillance monitoring officer

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

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 $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

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

Sentara CarePlex Hospital located in Hampton VA is a 224-bed technologically advanced acute care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular urologic care along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities a hospitalist program and one of the states busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital the areas first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

City/StateHampton VAWork ShiftRotatingOverview:Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton VA. This is a Part Time position with a rotating schedule. HoursMonday through Friday the Security staff works three shifts: 7am - 3:30pm 3pm - 11:30pm and 11pm ...