Armed Security Officer- Recruit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Security Officer ArmedRecruit to begin in a transitional role, focusing on completing required training to advance to an Armed Officer within 120 days.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license and DMV record, plus the willingness to obtain job-specific certifications. Annual fitness and periodic psychological evaluations are required as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of security, military or police experience is preferred.
• A pre-employment screening including fitness assessment and psychological evaluation is required.

Responsibilities

• Transition to Armed Officer after completing 120 days of training and required certifications.
• Maintain annual fitness assessments and periodic psychological evaluations as a condition of continued employment.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Security Officer ArmedRecruit 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 ArmedRecruit 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.