Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit on a full-time, rotating schedule. The role focuses on completing required training and certifications to advance to an Armed Officer.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, a valid driver’s license, and about one year of security, military, or police experience; weekend/shift variations apply as part of a two-week cycle.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of security, military or police experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record required.

Responsibilities

• Permits progression to Armed Officer after 120 days of training and certifications.
• Fulfill duties as a transitioning Security Officer arming process and related certifications.
• Support safety and security operations for Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.

Skills

Security experience

Military background

Police experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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.

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 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 (Strongly 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 fitness assessment isrequired,and psychological evaluations arerequiredevery 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position.

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

Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

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.