Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Hospitals; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Health in Hampton, VA, is hiring a Security Officer Armed Recruit for Sentara CarePlex Hospital. This full-time role operates on a rotating schedule with 7am–3:30pm, 3pm–11:30pm, and 11pm–7:30am shifts, with some 12-hour/4-hour weekend shifts.

The position trains recruits over 120 days to become an Armed Officer, with certifications and fitness assessments required. Benefits include competitive pay and a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required).
• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current valid driver's license (Required).
• 1 year of security, military or police experience (Strongly Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Complete 120 days of training to transition to Armed Officer.
• Support security operations and readiness during the transition.
• Participate in required fitness assessments and certifications.

Skills

Security awareness

Observation skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

City/State: Hampton, VA

Work Shift: Rotating

Overview

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a rotating schedule.

Hours

Monday through Friday, the Security staff works three shifts: 7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm, and 11pm - 7:30am.

Over the weekends, there may be a 12-hour and a 4-hour shift.

New hires are asked to be flexible to start and to move to a regular schedule.

Schedules are set to match the two-week pay period, with most Officers working part of their 40 hours on alternate weekends.

Role 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 (Strongly Preferred)

Pre-Employment Screening

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.

Keywords

security, armed, military, law enforcement, surveillance, monitoring

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, 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

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.

• 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.

About Sentara CarePlex Hospital

Sentara CarePlex Hospit a l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.