Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Health • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit. This role is designated for newly hired Security Officers who are preparing for a successful transition to an Armed Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, all necessary training and required certifications will be completed to allow progression to an Armed Security Officer role. The primary function of this transitional role is to further develop the necessary skills, training, and certifications required to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer. An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment screening process, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Incumbents will have 120 days to successfully complete and obtain job-specific certifications. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribed timeframe will result in termination of employment. An annual fitness assessment is required, and psychological evaluations are required every 3 years as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Valid Driver’s license
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
• Ability to obtain job-specific certifications within 120 days.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of security, military or police experience

Responsibilities

• Develop necessary skills, training, and certifications required to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
• Complete all training and required certifications within 120 days.
• Pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
• Maintain annual fitness assessments.
• Undergo psychological evaluations every 3 years.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria are met)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED