Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Care Plex Hospital in Hampton, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a rotating schedule. Hours
- Monday through Friday, the Security staff works three shifts: 7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm, and 11pm - 7:30am.
- Over the weekends, there may be a 12-hour and a 4-hour shift.
- New hires are asked to be flexible to start and to move to a regular schedule.
- Schedules are set to match the two-week pay period, with most Officers working part of their 40 hours on alternate weekends.
The Security Officer Armed Recruit role is a roledesignatedfor newly hired Security Officers while preparing for successful transition to an Armed Officer role.
During the transition period of120 daysall training andrequiredcertifications 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 certificationsrequiredto carry a weapon and function as a fully Armed Security Officer.
- High School Diploma or equivalent(Required)
- State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license (Required)
- 1 year of security,militaryor police experience (Strongly Preferred)
An offer of employment for a Security Officer Armed Recruitiscontingent on passing the pre-employment screening process, which includes a fitness assessment and psychological evaluation. Once the preemployment process is cleared and employmenthasbegun, incumbents will have
120 daysto successfully complete and obtain other job specific certifications, as defined in the job profile. Failure to obtain these certifications within the prescribedtimeframewill result in termination of employment. Annual fitness assessment is required,and psychological evaluations arerequiredevery 3 years as a condition of continued employment in this position.
Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system.
In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.
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