Security Officer Armed - Recruit
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring a full-time Security Officer Armed - Recruit at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, Virginia. This transitional role is for newly hired Security Officers preparing to move into an Armed Security Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, the employee completes the training and required certifications 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. Continued employment also requires an annual fitness assessment and psychological evaluations every three years. The position has a rotating schedule. Weekday shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Weekend schedules may include 12-hour and 4-hour shifts. New hires should be flexible when starting 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. The hourly base pay range is $19.86–$29.15 for full-time employment; additional compensation may be available, including 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. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is a 145-bed hospital and Certified Primary Stroke Center serving the region. Sentara Health describes its workforce as close to 30,000 members and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. The organization also maintains a tobacco-free environment.
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 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 prepare for progression 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.
- Pass an annual fitness assessment and psychological evaluations every three years as conditions 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 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
- 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
