Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Bonuses possible

Job summary

Sentara Health in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Security Officer Armed Recruit for Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. The role is full-time with a rotating schedule and a transition period of up to 120 days toward an Armed Officer position.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, valid driver's license/DMV record, and about 1 year of security, military, or police experience. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State DMV driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum 1 year security/military/police experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transition role to Armed Officer with 120-day training and certification.
• Must pass fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
• Base pay range is $19.86–$29.15 per hour; additional compensation possible.

Skills

Security experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a rotating schedule.

• 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.

City/State

Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

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.

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)

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

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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center

a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life‑saving capabilities of an ultra‑modern medical center.

The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all‑inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.