Conservator of the Peace - Recruit

Sentara Hospitals•Harrisonburg, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Conservator of the Peace Armed Recruit is a security officer role for newly hired SCOP Armed Officers preparing to transition to an Armed SCOP role. During the 120-day transition period, the recruit completes the training and certifications required to carry a weapon and develop the skills needed to work as a fully armed SCOP Officer. Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. After employment begins, the employee has 120 days to obtain the job-specific certifications defined in the job profile. Failure to complete them within that timeframe results in termination. Annual fitness assessments are required, and psychological evaluations take place every three years as conditions of continued employment. The position is based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, with a rotating work shift. The full-time hourly base pay range is $19.86–$29.15. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Sentara RMH Medical Center is a 238-bed community hospital serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • State DMV motor vehicle record and a current valid driver’s license.
  • Pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
  • Obtain the job-specific certifications defined in the job profile within 120 days of beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of security, military, or police experience.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the training and certifications required to transition to an Armed SCOP Officer within 120 days.
  • Develop the skills and qualifications needed to function as a fully armed SCOP Officer.
  • Complete required fitness assessments and psychological evaluations as conditions of employment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Paid parental and military leave
  • Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid family caregiver leave
  • Emergency backup care
  • Critical illness plans
  • Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student debt pay down up to $10,000
  • Pet insurance
  • Legal resources plan
  • Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Free and convenient parking
  • Employee assistance program available 24/7
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