Security Officer - Armed
About The Position
Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC! This is a Full-Time, Days position. 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. The role involves documenting daily activities, conducting security investigations, evaluating situations, and taking appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. To bolster safety and security, 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 conducted by a Sentara-selected Service Provider.
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
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 assessments.
- Passes 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
- Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
