Security Officer - Armed

Location & Shift City/State: Elizabeth City, NC Work Shift: Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Health is hiring an Armed Security Officer for Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC! Status: Full-Time, Nights Job Overview The Armed Security Officer provides a physically safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and employees at Sentara Hospitals and Free-standing Emergency Departments. All Sentara Armed Security Officers possess the ability to exercise discretion regarding the use of their weapons, only utilizing their weapon in times of extreme attack when ALL non-violent options have been exhausted. for documentation of daily activities, conducts security investigations, evaluates situations, and takes appropriate steps for professional and timely resolution. To bolster safety and security for our patients and team members: Sentara has implemented a Fit for Duty assessment to ensure that our officers meet a minimum standard of fitness. Officer must pass the Psychological Evaluation and Assessment conducted by the Sentara selected Service Provider. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification/Licensure Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record Armed Officer Certificate within 120 days of hire Certified Healthcare Security Officer and Handle with Care Certification required within 120 days of hire Experience 1 year Security experience (Preferred) Former military, law enforcement, probation, or security officer experience (Preferred) Compensation 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, 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, 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 Diversity and Inclusion Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Company Information Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy! #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center, LLC