Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Hospitals • Elizabeth City, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This transitional role is intended for newly hired Security Officers preparing to progress to an Armed Security Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, the employee completes the training and required certifications needed to carry a weapon and function as a fully armed Security Officer. Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. After employment begins, the employee must obtain the job-specific certifications within 120 days; failure to do so results in termination. An annual fitness assessment is required, and psychological evaluations are required every three years as a condition of continued employment. This is a full-time night-shift position, working 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in eight-hour shifts, with rotating weekends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and a current valid driver’s license.
• Pass the pre-employment screening process, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
• Obtain the job-specific certifications within 120 days of beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of security, military, or police experience.
• Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and required certifications during the 120-day transition period to prepare to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
• Pass an annual fitness assessment and psychological evaluations every three years as conditions of continued employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Emergency backup care.
• Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Tuition assistance up to $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 if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
• Paid military leave.
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED