Security Officer - Armed

Sentara Health Plans; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC. The role is full-time, night shift, delivering a secure environment for patients and staff and exercising weapon discretion when required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, Armed Officer Certificate within 120 days, and healthcare security certifications. One year security experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Armed Officer Certificate must be obtained within 120 days of hire.
• Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification within 120 days.
• 1 year security experience preferred; former military or law enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a physically safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Exercise discretion regarding weapon use, only when necessary after non-violent options are exhausted.
• Document daily activities and conduct security investigations.
• Evaluate situations and take timely actions for resolution.
• Support safety initiatives and security incidents as part of the health system.

Skills

safety

security

surveillance

monitoring

military

sheriff

officer

DCJS

armed

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Driver's License

Armed Officer Certificate

Healthcare Security Officer Certification

Handle with Care Certification

Job description

City/State Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC! Status: Full-Time, Nights The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. All Sentara Armed Security Officers possess the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of their weapons, only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when ALL non-violent options have been exhausted. for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations, and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. To bolster safety and security for our patients and team members: Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure that our officers meet a minimum standard of fitness Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record Armed Officer Certificate within 120 days of hire Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 120 days of hire

Experience:

1 year Security experience (Preferred) Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience (Preferred)

Keywords:

safety, security, surveillance, monitoring, military, sheriff, officer, DCJS, armed, Talroo-Allied

Talroo-Allied Health 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 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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!