Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed Recruit for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. This full-time position follows a day shift from 7:00am to 3:30pm with rotating weekends, serving as an initial phase before advancement to an Armed Officer role.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and DMV record. Prior security or military experience is preferred; the pre-employment screening includes fitness and psychological evaluations.

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 (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transition role with training to Armed Officer over 120 days.
• Complete required trainings and certifications to carry a weapon.
• Fulfill pre-employment screening including fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a day shift schedule.

Hours

• Full Time, Day shift

• 7:00am - 3:30pm (8-hour shifts)

• Rotating Weekends

Overview

The Security Officer ArmedRecruitrole is a roledesignatedfor newly hired Security Officers while preparing for successful transition to an Armed Officer role.During the transition period of120 daysall training andrequiredcertifications 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 certificationsrequiredto 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,militaryor policeexperience (Preferred)

An offer of employment for aSecurity Officer ArmedRecruitiscontingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once the preemployment process is cleared and employmenthasbegun, incumbents will have120 daysto successfully complete and obtain other job specific certifications, as defined in the job profile. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribedtimeframewill result in termination of employment. Annual fitnessassessment isrequired,and psychological evaluations arerequiredevery 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position.

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