Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Health•Charlottesville, VA
•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is a transitional position for newly hired Security Officers preparing to move into an Armed Security Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, the recruit completes the training and required certifications needed to carry a weapon and work as a fully Armed Security Officer. Failure to obtain required certifications within the prescribed timeframe results in termination of employment. An employment 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 is part-time and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, working the second (evening) shift.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

  • One year of security, military, or police experience.

Responsibilities

  • Complete training and required certifications within 120 days to prepare for transition to an Armed Security Officer role.
  • Develop the skills, training, and certifications required 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, 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 of $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 established system and employee eligibility criteria
  • Potential shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
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