Armed Hospital Security Officer | Patrol & Response

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients, associates and visitors, and patrol hospital buildings and grounds.

You will respond to emergency codes, conduct preliminary investigations, and support security operations across facilities as needed. Uniforms must be worn per CHRISTUS Health policy.

Flexibility in hours and ability to rotate between facilities, with travel as necessary, and proficiency with security systems and radios required.

Qualifications

• Armed security experience preferred (2+ years).
• Healthcare security experience preferred.
• Must hold valid Texas TDPS security commission where required; license status to be verified.

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, spelling, punctuation, notes only the facts, leaving out personal opinions and submits report in a timely manner (no later than the end of assigned shift).
• Responds promptly to all service requests relayed by supervisor, telephone, pass-on, e‑mail, radio, cell phone and other correspondence in a courteous and expeditious manner.
• Responds to the collection, inventory and return of lost and found items, patient valuables, and personal property according to policy.
• Enforces all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of CHRISTUS Health and the laws of the state in which CHRISTUS is doing business.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Observation and patrol skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas is seeking an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients, associates and visitors, and patrol hospital buildings and grounds.

You will respond to emergency codes, conduct preliminary investigations, and support security operations across facilities as needed. Uniforms must be worn per CHRISTUS Health policy.

Flexibility in hours and ability to rotate between facilities, with travel as necessary, and proficiency with security systems and radios required.