Special conservator Armed - Recruit

Sentara Hospitals•Harrisonburg, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Conservator of the Peace Armed Recruit is a Security Officer role for newly hired SCOP Armed Officers preparing to transition to an Armed SCOP role. During the 120-day transition period, the recruit is expected to complete the training and certifications required to carry a weapon and to develop the skills needed to function as a fully armed SCOP Officer. Employment is contingent on successfully passing pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. After employment begins, the recruit has 120 days to obtain the additional job-specific certifications defined in the job profile. Failure to complete them within that timeframe results in termination. Annual fitness assessments and psychological evaluations are required every three years as a condition of continued employment. The position is based at Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and has a rotating shift. The stated base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86–$29.15 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses, subject to applicable criteria and business needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and a current valid driver's license.
  • Pass pre-employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
  • Complete required job-specific certifications within 120 days of beginning employment.
  • Complete fitness assessments and psychological evaluations every three years as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of security, military, or police experience.

Responsibilities

  • Complete training and certifications required to carry a weapon within the 120-day transition period.
  • Develop the skills, training, and certifications needed to function as a fully armed SCOP Officer.
  • Successfully obtain job-specific certifications within 120 days of beginning employment.

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 and military leave, and paid family caregiver leave.
  • Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
  • Emergency backup care.
  • Tuition assistance up to $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, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
  • Free and convenient parking.
  • Employee assistance program available 24/7.
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