Armed Security officer Recruit

sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, is hiring a Security Officer Armed Recruit for a structured 120-day transition toward an Armed Security Officer role. This entry position focuses on training, certifications, and readiness to carry a weapon as a fully armed officer.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and completion of pre-employment screening. Base pay is hourly with opportunities for additional compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of security, military or police experience preferred.
• Pre-employment process includes fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
• 120 days to complete required certifications to become Armed Officer.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift
Rotating

Overview

The 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.

Compensation

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, standby/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.

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 if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

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.