Armed Security Officer - Recruit

Sentara HealthWoodbridge, VA
Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license

Nice To Haves

  • 1 year of security, military or police experience

Responsibilities

  • Complete all required training and certifications within 120 days to transition to an Armed Security Officer role.
  • Develop necessary skills, training, and certifications required to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
  • Pass pre-employment screening, including fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
  • Pass annual fitness assessments.
  • Undergo psychological evaluations every 3 years.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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