Armed Hospital Security Officer – Flexible, Multi‑Site

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients, staff and visitors, and patrol hospital facilities and grounds. You will respond to codes, conduct incident reports, and assist with risk reduction while wearing CHRISTUS Approved uniforms.

The role requires flexibility across shifts and occasional travel between facilities. Must have prior armed security experience, success in de-escalation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years armed security experience preferred; law enforcement/healthcare security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders.
• Conducts frequent security patrols of facilities and grounds.
• Identifies and reports trends related to security issues; recommends actions.
• Takes initial incident information, uses accurate grammar, submits reports timely.
• Responds to service requests courteously and expeditiously.
• Manages lost and found items and patient valuables per policy.
• Enforces CHRISTUS Health policies and state laws.
• Controls facility parking via patrols, warning citations, towing, and rules explanations.
• Assists with combative patients/visitors.
• Demonstrates competency in client care responsibilities per age/developmental needs.

Skills

Armed security

Verbal de-escalation

Patrol and observation

Communication

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Security-related training

Tools

NVR CCTV

Security reporting systems

Radios/dispatch

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients, staff and visitors, and patrol hospital facilities and grounds. You will respond to codes, conduct incident reports, and assist with risk reduction while wearing CHRISTUS Approved uniforms.

The role requires flexibility across shifts and occasional travel between facilities. Must have prior armed security experience, success in de-escalation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare