Sentara
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Security Officer, Unarmed

Pay
$20 – $31 per hour
Location
Norfolk, VA
Listed
3 days ago

About the role

  • City/State
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Work Shift
  • Second (Evenings)

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Security Officer - Unarmed

This position is fully onsite.

  • Location: Sentara Fort Norfolk
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Hours: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Overview

The Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments.

The Security Officer actively patrols campus and monitors activity in and around buildings and grounds and responds 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.

The Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Facilities. The Security Officer actively patrols campus and monitors activity through various methods and means.

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.

Education

  • High school Diploma (Required)

Certification/Licensure

  • Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) required within 90 days of hire
  • Handle with Care certification required within 90 days of hire
  • Valid Driver's license (Required)

Experience - 1 year of security experience (Required)

  • Must have good driving record.
  • Experience in law enforcement (Preferred)
  • Patrolling experience (Preferred)
  • Must be willing to carry a gun, if needed

Other Requirements

  • Must be capable of participating in a physical fitness assessment (Required)

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Pay and benefits

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $20.38 - $30.78 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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.

Read the original posting

From Sentara's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Security Officer, Unarmed role at Sentara?

The Security Officer, Unarmed posting at Sentara states compensation of $20 – $31 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Sentara's official career site.

Where is the Security Officer, Unarmed job at Sentara located?

This Security Officer, Unarmed position at Sentara is located in Norfolk, VA. Always check Sentara's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

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