Armed Security Officer

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental / Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education assistance

Student debt payoff

Legal Resources Plan

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Health in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Security Officer Armed, with a rotating shift. This transitional role prepares you to advance to an Armed Security Officer within 120 days, including all required training and certifications.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and up to 1 year of security/military or police experience preferred. Base pay ranges from $19.86 to $29.15 per hour, with additional incentives and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license (Required)
• 1 year of security,militaryor police experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Transition role for newly hired Security Officers to Armed Officer within 120 days, with training and certifications completed during that period.
• Support readiness to carry a weapon and function as an Armed Security Officer.
• Participate in pre-employment screening, fitness assessment, and psychological evaluation as required.

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview:

Overview

The Security Officer ArmedRecruitrole is a roledesignatedfor newly hired Security Officers while preparing for successful transition to an Armed Officer role.During the transition period of120 daysall training andrequiredcertifications will be completed to allow them to progress to an Armed Security Officer role.The primary function of this transitional role is to further develop the necessary skills, training, and certificationsrequiredto carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent(Required)

Certification/Licensure

• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license (Required)

Experience

• 1 year of security,militaryor policeexperience (Preferred)

An offer of employment for aSecurity Officer ArmedRecruitiscontingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once the preemployment process is cleared and employmenthasbegun, incumbents will have120 daysto successfully complete and obtain other job specific certifications, as defined in the job profile. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribedtimeframewill result in termination of employment. Annual fitnessassessment isrequired,and psychological evaluations arerequiredevery 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86 - $29.15 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

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

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.