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 transitional role is intended for newly hired Security Officers who are preparing to progress to an Armed Security Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, the employee completes training and obtains the required certifications to carry a weapon and work as a fully Armed Security Officer. Failure to complete the required certifications within the prescribed timeframe will result in termination. An offer 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 an evening shift, with listed hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in eight-hour shifts, and rotating weekends. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86 to $29.15 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
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.
- Complete and obtain job-specific certifications within 120 days of beginning employment.
- Complete an annual fitness assessment and psychological evaluations every three years.
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.
- Complete required fitness assessments and psychological evaluations as conditions of 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, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Paid holidays
- Paid military leave
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Potential shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
