Armed Security Officer

Sentara Health Plans; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans is seeking an Armed Security Officer Recruit in Virginia Beach. This transitional role focuses on completing training and certifications within 120 days to progress to a fully armed officer.

The position involves preparing and demonstrating the essential security skills required for advanced duties. During the transition, incumbents will undergo fitness assessments and psychological evaluations, with ongoing certifications required to maintain employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and a current valid driver’s license are required.
• 1 year of security, military or police experience is preferred.

Skills

Security experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

DMV license/record

Job description

## Armed Security OfficerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Virginia Beach, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-103607**City/State**Virginia Beach, VA**Work Shift**Rotating**Overview:****36 hours per week**OverviewThe Security Officer Armed Recruit role is a role designated for newly hired Security Officers while preparing for successful transition to an Armed Officer role. During the transition period of 120 days all training and required certifications 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 certifications required to 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, military or police experience (Preferred)An offer of employment for a Security Officer Armed Recruit is contingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once the preemployment process is cleared and employment has begun, incumbents will have 120 days to successfully complete and obtain other job specific certifications, as defined in the job profile. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribed timeframe will result in termination of employment. Annual fitness assessment is required, and psychological evaluations are required every 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position..**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• 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**Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital**, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.**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.