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Sentara Health

Security Officer Armed - Recruit

Salary$20 – $29/hr
LocationNewport News, VA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have2
High School Diploma or equivalent
State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license
Nice to have1
1 year of security, military or police experience
Eligibility3
Pass pre-employment screening including fitness assessment and psychological evaluation
Annual fitness assessment required
Psychological evaluations every 3 years
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
403(b)
Employer match
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Student loan repayment
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
City/State
Newport News, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Sentara Health is hiring a Security Officer Armed - Recruit for Sentara Port Warwick in Newport News, VA. This is a Full-Time position with a rotating schedule.
Hours
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Monday through Friday, the Security staff works three shifts: 7am - 3:30pm, 3pm - 11:30pm, and 11pm - 7:30am.
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Over the weekends, there may be a 12-hour and a 4-hour shift.
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New hires are asked to be flexible to start and to move to a regular schedule.
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Schedules are set to match the two-week pay period, with most Officers working part of their 40 hours on alternate 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
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High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Certification/Licensure
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State DMV Motor Vehicle Record and current Valid Driver’s license (Required)
Experience
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1 year of security, military or police experience (Strongly Preferred)
Hiring process
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.
keywords: security, armed, military, law enforcement, surveillance, monitoring
Benefits
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.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• 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
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Legal
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.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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