Armed Hospital Security Officer — Flexible Rotations

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking an Armed Security Officer responsible for deterring crime, patrolling hospital premises, and protecting patients, staff, and visitors.

The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting preliminary investigations, and coordinating with security leadership. Flexibility in hours and travel between facilities is required. Uniforms must meet CHRISTUS standards and training in de‑escalation and safety protocols is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years armed security experience preferred.
• Active TDPSPSB Level 3 commission for Texas positions required.
• Verbal de-escalation, BLS, and weapon qualification training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent security patrols of facilities and grounds.
• Identify trends in security issues and report findings.
• Prepare and submit incident reports with factual details promptly.
• Respond to service requests in a courteous and expeditious manner.
• Enforce hospital policies and parking rules; assist with patient safety.

Skills

Verbal De-escalation

BLS Certification

Patrol procedures

Two-way radios

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active Texas Level 3 Commission (TDPSPSB)

Tools

Attendant Console

Paging System

NVR CCTV

Security radios

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking an Armed Security Officer responsible for deterring crime, patrolling hospital premises, and protecting patients, staff, and visitors.

The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting preliminary investigations, and coordinating with security leadership. Flexibility in hours and travel between facilities is required. Uniforms must meet CHRISTUS standards and training in de‑escalation and safety protocols is expected.