Armed Security Officer/ Tidewater Area

We are seeking reliable and experienced VA Armed Security Officers to become an integral part of our team. The selected individuals will patrol and secure assigned premises as well as identify risks to staff and patrons. Full Time position are available immediately. The pay rate for these positions is $18.00 to $19 per hour. The available positions are: Norfolk: Position 1:($18/hr, 42hrs/week)Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays: 6pm-6am Wednesdays: 6pm-11:59pm Position 2: ($18/hr, 32hrs/week) Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10pm-6am Saturdays & Sundays: 9pm-3am Position 3: ($19/hr, 40hrs/week) (Expensive Military, Law Enforcement, or Security Experience Required) Tuesdays - Saturdays: 6am - 2pm Position 4: ($19/hr, 40hrs/week) (Expensive Military, Law Enforcement, or Security Experience Required) Mondays: 6am - 2pm, Tuesdays: 7am - 3pm, Wednesdays: 3pm - 11pm, Thursdays: 4pm - 12:30am, and Sundays: 12pm - 8pm Position 5: ($18/hr, 32hrs/week) Wednesdays & Thursdays: 10pm-6am Saturdays & Sundays: 8am-4pm Virginia Beach, VA:Position 1: Monday-Friday: 6:30am-3:30pm ($19/hr, 40hrs/week) (Expensive Military, Law Enforcement, or Security Experience Required) Position 2: Monday-Friday: 7:30am-4:30pm ($19/hr, 40hrs/week) (Expensive Military, Law Enforcement, or Security Experience Required) Hampton, VA:Position 1:($18/hr, 36hrs/week)Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 3pm - 1am Saturdays & Sundays: 6am - 2pm Newport News, VA:Position 1: ($18/hr, 30hrs/week)Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 3pm - 1am Position 2: ($18/hr, 30hrs/week) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: 5am - 3pm 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) Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or other related fields Familiarity with security equipment Ability to handle physical workload Strong attention to detail Job Types: Full-Time Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 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.

Created: 2026-03-04