Security Officer Armed - Recruit
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This full-time transitional role is for newly hired Security Officers preparing to progress to an Armed Security Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, the recruit completes training and obtains required certifications to develop the skills needed to carry a weapon and work as a fully Armed Security Officer. Failure to obtain the required certifications within the prescribed timeframe results in termination. Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. An annual fitness assessment is required, and psychological evaluations are required every three years as a condition of continued employment. The position works third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., in eight-hour shifts, with rotating weekends. The hourly base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86–$29.15. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current valid driver’s license and state DMV motor vehicle record.
- Pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
- Complete required job-specific certifications within 120 days of beginning employment.
- Complete an annual fitness assessment.
- Complete psychological evaluations every three years as a condition of continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of security, military, or police experience preferred.
- Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete training and required certifications during the 120-day transition period to prepare for progression to an Armed Security Officer role.
- Develop the skills, training, and certifications necessary to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
- Successfully obtain job-specific certifications within the prescribed timeframe.
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 subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Paid military leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
