Security Officer - Armed

Sentara Health • Elizabeth City, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC. This part-time position involves providing a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. The role requires the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of weapons, only utilizing them in times of extreme attack when all non-violent options have been exhausted. Responsibilities include documenting daily activities, conducting security investigations, evaluating situations, and taking appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure officers meet a minimum standard of fitness, and officers must pass a Psychological Evaluation and Assessment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
• 1 year Security experience
• Must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider

Nice To Haves

• Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience
• Armed Officer Certificate within 90 days of hire
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
• Exercises discretion regarding the use of weapons, only utilizing them in times of extreme attack when all non-violent options have been exhausted.
• Documents daily activities.
• Conducts security investigations.
• Evaluates situations and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution.
• Ensures officers meet a minimum standard of fitness through Fit for Duty assessment.
• Passes a 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
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED