Armed Hospital Security Officer | Flexible Hours

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Armed Security Officer to provide visible security for patients, associates, and visitors. The role includes patrolling hospital buildings and grounds, responding to emergencies, conducting preliminary investigations, and enforcing hospital policies.

The officer must be flexible with hours and be willing to rotate between facilities, including travel when necessary. CHRISTUS approved uniforms are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.
• Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Expandable Baton training, defensive tactics training, firearms training, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training must be completed prior to letter of authorization to carry is issued.
• In accordance with CHRISTUS Health policies, all required certifications must be obtained within designated time frames.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Conducts frequent security patrols of the facilities and grounds as assigned.
• Identifies and reports trends related to security issues. Recommends actions.
• Takes initial information for an incident report, uses proper grammar and submits timely.
• Responds to service requests in a courteous and expeditious manner.
• Responds to the collection, inventory and return of lost and found items per policy.
• Enforces all CHRISTUS Health rules and state laws.
• Controls facility parking and enforces related rules as applicable.
• Assists clinical/non-clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors.
• Operates security systems and generates daily activity and incident reports.

Skills

Leader of Self

Leader of Others

Leader of Leaders

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking an Armed Security Officer to provide visible security for patients, associates, and visitors. The role includes patrolling hospital buildings and grounds, responding to emergencies, conducting preliminary investigations, and enforcing hospital policies.

The officer must be flexible with hours and be willing to rotate between facilities, including travel when necessary. CHRISTUS approved uniforms are required.