Armed Healthcare Security Officer | Day Shift

Ascension Health; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an armed security professional to protect the clinical environment in Wichita, Kansas. You’ll maintain a highly visible armed presence to deter violence and provide expert, rapid response to life-safety threats across the facility.

This full-time day-shift role includes rotating holidays and weekends with days off determined later. Ascension offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and resources for

Qualifications

• Security Guard certification required within 180 days of hire.
• Driver's license valid in Kansas.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a highly visible armed presence to deter violence and respond to threats.
• De-escalate tense situations and protect patients, visitors and staff.
• Lead coordinated responses during emergencies to preserve life.
• Audit safety infrastructure and report hazards for a secure environment.
• Document critical incidents for risk management and compliance.

Skills

De-escalation

Situational awareness

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Security Guard Certification within 6 months

Driver's License

Tools

BLS/CPR training

First Aid training

Job description

Ascension is seeking an armed security professional to protect the clinical environment in Wichita, Kansas. You’ll maintain a highly visible armed presence to deter violence and provide expert, rapid response to life-safety threats across the facility.

This full-time day-shift role includes rotating holidays and weekends with days off determined later. Ascension offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and resources for