Security Officer Armed- Part time Night Shift

Sentara Healthcare
Suffolk, Virginia 23437 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 03, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    City/State
    Suffolk, VA

    Work Shift
    Third (Nights)

    Overview:

    Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA, is hiring an Armed Security Officer - Part Time Night Shifts

    As an Armed Security Officer with Sentara, you will ensure a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position's primary duties include actively patrolling campuses and monitoring activity in and around buildings and responding appropriately to both routine and emergent situations. You will also document daily activities via computer, conduct investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for resolution. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the safety of everyone on site. Click to hear Christian tell us about a day in the life of a Security Officer with Sentara Healthcare.

    The Senior 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.


    Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

    Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

    Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

    Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

    Medical, Dental, Vision plans

    • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

    • 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 - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

    • Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

    • 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 Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

    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.
  • Job Description

    City/State
    Suffolk, VA

    Work Shift
    Third (Nights)

    Overview:

    Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, VA, is hiring an Armed Security Officer - Part Time Night Shifts

    As an Armed Security Officer with Sentara, you will ensure a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. This position's primary duties include actively patrolling campuses and monitoring activity in and around buildings and responding appropriately to both routine and emergent situations. You will also document daily activities via computer, conduct investigations, evaluate situations, and take appropriate steps for resolution. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the safety of everyone on site. Click to hear Christian tell us about a day in the life of a Security Officer with Sentara Healthcare.

    The Senior 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.


    Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

    Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

    Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

    Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

    Medical, Dental, Vision plans

    • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

    • 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 - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

    • Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000

    • 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 Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

    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.
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