Security Officer Armed - Recruit

sentara· 101 Sentara Hospitals
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📍 Norfolk, VAFull time💰 USD 20–29

About this role

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Leigh Hospital, in Norfolk, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a day shift schedule.


Hours

  • Full Time, Day shift
  • 7am - 3pm (8-hour shifts)
  • 5 days on, 2 days off
  • Days off = Thursday/Friday

Overview 


The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is a role designated for newly hired Security Officers while preparing for successful transition to an Armed Officer role. During the transition period of 120 days all training and required certifications will be completed to allow them to progress to an Armed Security Officer role.  The primary function of this transitional role is to further develop the necessary skills, training, and certifications required to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.    

 

Education 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Required) 

 

Certification/Licensure 

  • State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license (Required) 

 

Experience 

  • 1 year of security, military or police experience (Strongly Preferred) 

 

An offer of employment for a Security Officer Armed Recruit is contingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once the preemployment process is cleared and employment has begun, incumbents will have 120 days to successfully complete and obtain other job specific certifications, as defined in the job profile. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribed timeframe will result in termination of employment. Annual fitness assessment is required, and psychological evaluations are required every 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position. 



keywords: security, armed, military, law enforcement, surveillance, monitoring

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86 - $29.15 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.

Sentara Leigh Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won’t heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Security Officer Armed - Recruit role at sentara?
The listed salary for this Security Officer Armed - Recruit position at sentara is USD 20–29. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Security Officer Armed - Recruit position at sentara located?
This Security Officer Armed - Recruit role at sentara is based in Norfolk, VA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Security Officer Armed - Recruit role at sentara full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Security Officer Armed - Recruit role in the 101 Sentara Hospitals department at sentara.
Which team or department does the Security Officer Armed - Recruit at sentara belong to?
This Security Officer Armed - Recruit position is part of the 101 Sentara Hospitals department at sentara. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Security Officer Armed - Recruit position at sentara?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to sentara's official application portal hosted on workday where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Security Officer Armed - Recruit job at sentara posted?
This Security Officer Armed - Recruit position at sentara was posted on Oct 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Security Officer Armed - Recruit
sentara · 💰 USD 20–29
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