Security Officer - Armed

Sentara Health • Elizabeth City, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC! The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. All Sentara Armed Security Officers possess the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of their weapons, only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when ALL non-violent options have been exhausted. for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations, and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. To bolster safety and security for our patients and team members: Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure that our officers meet a minimum standard of fitness Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year Security experience

Nice To Haves

• Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience

Responsibilities

• Provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees
• Exercise discretion regarding the use of weapons
• Documentation of daily activities
• Conducts security investigations
• Evaluates situations
• Takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution
• Fit for Duty assessment
• Pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment

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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees