Armed security officer Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

We are seeking a reliable and experienced VA Armed Security Corporal to become an integral part of our team. The selected individual will patrol and secure assigned premises as well as identify risks to staff and patrons. Full Time and part time positions available. The pay rate for this position is $18.00 per hour.

Full time candidates MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS . This is an absolute requirement. Applicants who cannot work weekends will not be considered for full time employment.

Corporals must be available to work the following schedule : 2-3-2 Schedule (Pitman fixed schedule). Corporals MUST BE WILLING TO BE " ON CALL " to help cover open shifts on scheduled days off.

Any hours worked after the 40 hours / week will be seen as overtime which will be at a rate of $27 / hour.

The schedule for this position is 2-3-2 schedule , Pitman Schedule.

Long Week :

Monday : On Duty (6pm-6am)

Tuesday : On Duty (6pm-6am)

Wednesday : Off Duty

Thursday : Off Duty

Friday : On Duty (6pm-6am)

Saturday : On Duty (6pm-6am)

Sunday : On Duty (6pm-6am)

Short Week : Monday : Off Duty

Tuesday : Off Duty

Wednesday : On Duty (6pm-6am)

Thursday : On Duty (6pm-6am)

Friday : Off Duty

Saturday : Off Duty

Sunday : Off Duty

Responsibilities :

Monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules

Thoroughly examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure proper function and security

Warn violators of premise rules and regulations

Apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts

Report any facility issues such as fire hazards and leaking water pipes

Request emergency personnel for high risk situations

Qualifications :

• Must have a current and valid armed VA DCJS license. (MUST HOLD A VIRGINIA STATE DCJS ARMED LICENSE)
• 2 years previous experience in armed security, law enforcement, corrections, or active duty military
• First Aid and CPR / AED certified
• Must be capable of standing, walking, climbing stairs, running, physically restraining a violent person, lifting objects weighing up to 50 lb
• Strong attention to detail

Compensation : $18.00 per hour

About Us

Sentry Force Security is a private security firm specializing in armed and unarmed uniformed security services. We provide custom security solutions to clients throughout many different industries, including residential security, commercial security, and industrial security. We evaluate every client's needs and situation to provide them with the best security solutions possible. We understand that each industry we serve is unique and presents different security challenges, which is why we recognize these differences to incorporate them into our custom security solutions for clients.

Sentry Force Security is paving the way through innovation in the private security industry. In today's world, security is becoming a dire need within both the private and public sectors. While public law enforcement services are available to the public, often times emergency services are unable to respond to crises in a timely manner, and during times of disaster, not at all. It is essential for businesses to recognize and evaluate the risk their companies undertake and to effectively mitigate those risks by partnering with a private security firm that they can trust to protect their assets and the safety of their personnel.