Security Officer Armed - Recruit
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, Virginia. This full-time 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 training and obtains the certifications required to carry a weapon and serve as a fully Armed Security Officer. Failure to obtain required certifications within the prescribed timeframe will result in termination. The position works a rotating schedule. Monday through Friday, Security staff work one of three shifts: 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., or 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Weekend shifts may include a 12-hour shift and a 4-hour shift. New hires should be flexible about their initial schedule and transitioning to a regular schedule. Schedules align with the two-week pay period, and most Officers work part of their 40 hours on alternate weekends. 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. Sentara Health provides market-competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The role is based at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a 145-bed hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current valid driver’s license and a state DMV motor vehicle record.
- Pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
- Successfully complete and obtain required job-specific certifications within 120 days of beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- One year of security, military, or police experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete training and required certifications during the 120-day transition period to qualify to carry a weapon and progress to an Armed Security Officer role.
- Meet ongoing fitness assessment and psychological evaluation requirements.
- Work a rotating schedule that may include alternate weekends.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- 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
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
