Armed Security Officer - Recruit

Sentara Health•Woodbridge, VA

2d•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
Pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
Successfully complete and obtain job-specific certifications within 120 days of employment.
Maintain annual fitness assessment.
Undergo psychological evaluations every 3 years.

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 a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
Maintain annual fitness assessments and undergo psychological evaluations every 3 years as a condition of continued employment.

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
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.