Security Officer Armed - Recruit

About the role

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. The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is a transitional position for newly hired security officers preparing to become fully Armed Security Officers. During the 120‑day transition period, all required training and certifications will be completed to enable the incumbent to carry a weapon and function as an Armed Security Officer.

Responsibilities

• Develop the necessary skills, training, and certifications required to carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
• Maintain flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekday shifts (7 am‑3:30 pm, 3 pm‑11:30 pm, 11 pm‑7:30 am) and possible weekend 12‑hour or 4‑hour shifts.
• Adhere to schedules set to match the two‑week pay period, working part of the 40‑hour week on alternate weekends as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and a current valid driver’s license (required).
• Successful completion of pre‑employment screening, including a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation.
• Within 120 days of hire, obtain all job‑specific certifications required for the Armed Security Officer role; failure to do so results in termination.
• Annual fitness assessment and psychological evaluation every three years as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• One year of security, military, or police experience (strongly preferred).

Skills

• Security operations
• Armed security procedures
• Military or law enforcement background
• Surveillance and monitoring

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000