SCOP Officer - Armed Recruit

Harrisonburg, VA – Rotating schedule

About the role

The Special Conservator of the Peace (SCOP) Armed Recruit is a transitional Security Officer position for newly hired armed officers. During the 120-day transition period, recruits complete all required training and certifications to carry a weapon and function as a fully armed SCOP Officer. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment screening process, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Recruits must obtain job-specific certifications within 120 days; failure to do so results in termination. Annual fitness assessments and psychological evaluations every 3 years are required for continued employment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (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 CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met

About the workplace

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet-designated hospital in Harrisonburg, VA, serves a seven-county area with 2,600 employees. The 238-bed community hospital has provided care since 1912 and joined Sentara Health in 2011. Facilities include the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, delivering over 18,000 cancer treatments annually. The hospital handles 1,800 births, 60,000 emergency patients, and 21,000 surgical procedures each year.

• Free and convenient parking
• Collaborative and shared governance environment
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – 24/7 support
• Tobacco-free environment