Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Hospitals•Hampton, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is hiring a full-time Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. This transitional role is intended for newly hired Security Officers preparing to advance to an Armed Security Officer position. During the 120-day transition period, the employee completes training and obtains the required job-specific certifications to carry a weapon and work as a fully Armed Security Officer. Failure to obtain required certifications within the prescribed period will result in termination. 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 about their initial schedule while moving toward 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. The full-time base pay range is $19.86–$29.15 per hour. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Sentara offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. Other listed benefits include adoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement, family caregiver leave, emergency backup care, tuition assistance, student debt pay down, pet insurance, and legal resources. Eligible colleagues may earn an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and 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.

Nice To Haves

One year of security, military, or police experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete training and obtain required certifications during the 120-day transition period.
Develop the skills and qualifications necessary to carry a weapon and transition to a fully Armed Security Officer role.
Complete annual fitness assessments and psychological evaluations every three years as a condition of continued employment.
Work a rotating schedule, including alternate weekends as scheduled.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
Paid parental, military, and family caregiver leave.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Emergency backup care.
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 for eligible colleagues.