Armed Security Officer - Recruit
Virginia Beach, VA
About the role
The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is designated for newly hired Security Officers while preparing for a successful transition to an Armed Officer role. During the 120-day transition period, all required training and certifications will be completed to progress to an Armed Security Officer role. The primary function of this role is to develop the necessary skills, training, and certifications required to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once employed, incumbents have 120 days to complete and obtain job-specific certifications. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribed timeframe will result in termination of employment. An annual fitness assessment is required, and psychological evaluations are required every 3 years as a condition of continued employment.
Requirements
- 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)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and 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 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met
About the workplace
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. The 273-bed facility specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health. The hospital is a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. It serves communities in Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina.
This is a tobacco-free environment.