What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unarmed Security Officer (7853) position at Sentry Force Security LLC?
Job Summary
Sentry Force Security is building a team of experienced Unarmed Security Officers for a newly awarded contract slated to begin in February 2026. All work sites are located within the City of Norfolk. The selected candidates will be responsible for one or more of the following duties: Access control, patrolling of properties, crime prevention, surveillance and monitoring, parking enforcement, Investigation of suspicious activity, emergency response and escalations, customer assistance, alarm response, identification and removal of unauthorized individuals, maintaining visitor logs, etc. We are currently soliciting applicants to support all operational days/hours; specific schedules will be shared for candidate selection during the interview process.
- 8 to 12 hours per day
- 3 to 5 days a week
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Hourly rate: $16.00 and up
Duties
- Report to your assigned worksite on time.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Respond to complaints and disturbances.
- Conduct regular patrols and ensure all scan points are checked during rounds.
- Report and document all incidents that occur on the premises.
- Maintain situational awareness and readiness to respond to potential security threats.
- Access control.
- Parking enforcement.
- Crime prevention.
- Surveillance.
- Alarm response
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Relevant certifications in security or law enforcement preferred.
- Must have a Virginia DCJS Unarmed License.
- Pre-employment drug screening required.
- 2 years of security, military or law enforcement experience preferred.
- Professional appearance and communication required.
- Ability to generate comprehensive field reports for client and internal review.
- Familiarity with CCTV systems and surveillance techniques is a plus.
- Strong technological literacy.
- Strong conflict management skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is preferred but not mandatory; training may be provided.
- Excellent observational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
Join our field operations team where you will contribute significantly to the safety and security of our operations while developing your skills in a supportive environment!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to participate in a Report Writing Exercise as part of the interview process?
- What is your DCJS registration number (99 number)?
- Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen?
License/Certification:
- Virginia DCJS Unarmed Security License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Norfolk, VA 23513 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16