Armed Security Officer

About the role

The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is 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.

Requirements

• 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 (Preferred)
• Pre-employment screening: Offer contingent on passing fitness assessment and psychological evaluation

Training & Certification Timeline

Once the pre-employment 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.

Ongoing Requirements

• Annual fitness assessment required
• Psychological evaluations required every 3 years as a condition of continued employment

Pay

The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86 – $29.15 hourly. Additional compensation may be available 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

• 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
• 401(k)/403(b) 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
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity (subject to system and employee eligibility criteria)

Location

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. The full-service hospital is a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, specializing in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.