Security Officer Armed - Recruit
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring a full-time Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. This is a transitional role for newly hired Security Officers preparing to move into an Armed Security Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, the recruit completes required training and certifications to develop the skills needed to carry a weapon and work as a fully Armed Security Officer. Failure to obtain the required job-specific certifications within the prescribed timeframe results in termination of employment. 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 role is full-time, with an evening shift schedule listed as 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in eight-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. The full-time base pay range is $19.86–$29.15 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) plans with employer match; paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. Additional listed benefits include adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement; emergency backup care; critical illness coverage; pet insurance; legal resources; and the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus subject to eligibility criteria.
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.
Nice To Haves
- One year of security, military, or police experience.
- Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete required training and certifications during the 120-day transition period to prepare for the Armed Security Officer role.
- Develop the skills and qualifications necessary to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
- Complete annual fitness assessments and psychological evaluations every three years as a condition of continued employment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid parental and military leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Critical illness plans
- 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
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity subject to eligibility criteria
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
