Security Officer Armed - Recruit
Overview
The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is designated for newly hired Security Officers while they prepare for transition to an Armed Officer position. Over a 120‑day transition period, all required training and certifications are completed to enable progression to a fully Armed Security Officer. The primary function of this role is to develop the skills, training, and certifications needed to carry a weapon and perform as an Armed Security Officer.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- State DMV Motor Vehicle Record
- Current valid driver’s license (Required)
Experience
- 1 year of security, military, or police experience (Preferred)
Employment Requirements
- Offer contingent on passing pre‑employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
- After hire, incumbents have 120 days to obtain all job‑specific certifications; failure to do so may result in termination.
- Annual fitness assessment is required.
- Psychological evaluations are required every 3 years as a condition of continued employment.
Compensation
Base pay range for full‑time employment is $19.86 – $29.15 hourly. Additional compensation may include 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
- 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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on established system and employee criteria
Employer Overview
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 serves Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services and advanced clinical care, including heart, vascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, spine, cancer, imaging, and behavioral health. The hospital is an accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging across its nearly 30,000‑member workforce. The organization maintains a tobacco‑free environment and supports remote work in numerous states across the U.S.