Armed Healthcare Security Officer I

Infirmary Health; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Infirmary Health in Bay Minette, AL seeks an Armed Security Officer to help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming clinical environment across IH facilities. The role requires carrying a firearm and approved defensive tools, with rapid response, sound judgment and professional engagement in high-acuity healthcare settings.

You will operate within hospital policy and state law, engage effectively with individuals in crisis or emotional distress, and participate in ongoing firearms qualification

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in one of: Law enforcement, Military service (combat arms or military police preferred), Armed healthcare security.
• Demonstrates written, interpersonal, and communication skills appropriate to position.
• Ability to meet firearm qualification and psychological screening requirements.
• Incumbents hired into or occupying an Armed Security Officer position on or before Aug 02, 2026 are not required to meet the minimum three years of qualifying experience to remain in their current role.
• Active unrestricted Class D U.S. Driver’s License.
• Authorization to carry a firearm via permit or credential as permitted by law.
• Semiannual firearms qualification and requalification as required by organizational policy.
• Psychological Screening as required by organizational policy*
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of placement into position

Responsibilities

• Supports a safe, secure, and welcoming clinical environment across Infirmary Health facilities.
• Provides an enhanced level of public safety presence in high-acuity healthcare settings where rapid response and professional engagement are critical.
• Operates within complex clinical environments balancing preparedness with service-oriented interaction.
• Engages effectively with individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, or heightened distress while reinforcing a culture of safety, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Crisis intervention

Incident reporting

Written communication

Education

Criminal justice / public safety degree

IAHSS Basic Certification

Defensive Tactics Certification

Taser certification

Body-worn camera certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Supports a safe, secure, and welcoming clinical environment across Infirmary Health (IH) facilities. Provides an enhanced level of public safety presence in high‑acuity healthcare settings where rapid response, sound judgment, and professional engagement are critical to protecting patients, visitors, staff, and organizational assets. Operates within complex clinical environments that require a balance of preparedness, composure, and service‑oriented interaction. The position is authorized to carry a firearm and approved defensive tools in accordance with hospital policy and state law and requires the ability to engage effectively with individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, or heightened emotional distress while reinforcing a culture of safety, dignity, and respect.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in one of the following:

• Law enforcement
• Military service (combat arms or military police preferred)
• Armed healthcare security

Demonstrates written, interpersonal, and communication skills as appropriate to position

Working knowledge of security practices, situational assessment, and incident response within an active clinical environment

Ability to meet all firearm qualification and psychological screening requirements

Incumbents hired into or occupying an Armed Security Officer position on or before August 02, 2026, are not required to meet the minimum three (3) years of qualifying experience requirement to remain in their current role

Licensure, Registration, Certification:

Active unrestricted Class D U.S. Driver’s License

Authorization to carry a firearm through one of the following, as permitted by law and organizational policy:

• Valid state firearm permit
• Applicable law enforcement credential
• Applicable military credential

Semiannual firearms qualification and requalification, as required by organizational policy

Psychological Screening, as required by organizational policy*

Basic Life Support (BLS; required within 90 days of placement into position)

*Certification listed above will be required within 180 days of placement into position

Desired Qualifications:

Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, healthcare, or a related field

Prior experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or high‑acuity public environment

Demonstrated experience utilizing verbal de‑escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies

Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards, patient rights, and privacy expectations

Experience completing incident reports or documentation suitable for internal review and potential legal or regulatory follow‑up

Crisis Intervention / De‑escalation Training (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent)

IAHSS Basic Certification

Defensive Tactics Certification (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent)

Workplace Violence Prevention training (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent)

Taser certification

Body‑worn camera operation- certification