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Award-winning: Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Overview
This position is the lead trainer in the division's security department, responsible for ensuring safety at Sentara Hospitals and Emergency Departments. The Armed Security Officer maintains a secure environment and may only use a weapon in extreme situations after all non-violent options are exhausted. The Senior Security Officer supports team members, oversees training and onboarding, serves as a technical expert, and advises leadership on operational improvements and quality initiatives.
Education
- High School Degree (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- Armed License (Required)
Experience
- 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.
When you join Sentara, you support our goal to provide excellence in patient care. No matter what your individual position, you are part of a bigger team committed to improving the future of healthcare. Each day here is another opportunity to learn, grow and become better at what you do.
Sentara 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.
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