Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a night shift schedule.

Hours

• Full Time, Night shift

• 11:00pm - 7:30am (8-hour shifts)

• Rotating Weekends

Overview 

The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is a role 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.    

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) 

An offer of employment for a Security Officer Armed Recruit is contingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once the preemployment 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. Annual fitness assessment is required, and psychological evaluations are required every 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position. 

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.86 - $29.15 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, 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. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.