Armed Healthcare Security Officer I

Infirmary Health; Daphne (AL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Infirmary Health seeks an Armed Security Officer to support a safe, secure environment across IH facilities in Daphne, AL. The role requires a balance of preparedness, calm demeanor, and professional engagement to protect patients, visitors, staff, and assets.

The position involves carrying approved firearms and defensive tools per policy and law, with ongoing training in firearm qualification, crisis intervention, and incident documentation to maintain a culture of safety and respect.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in law enforcement, military, or armed security.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of security practices and incident response in clinical settings.
• Must meet firearm qualification and psychological screening.
• Armed Security Officers hired before 2026-08-02 are exempt from the 3-year rule.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors, staff, and organizational assets in IH facilities.
• Respond to security incidents with professional engagement and crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal de-escalation

Education

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

Tools

IAHSS Basic Certification

Defensive Tactics Certification

Taser certification

Body-worn camera operation

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