Armed Hospital Security Officer — Patrol, Response & Safety

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Armed Security Officer who will serve as a visible deterrent and protect patients, associates, and visitors. The role requires responding to codes, patrolling facilities, and coordinating with security staff to maintain a safe environment.

This full-time position demands flexibility to rotate between facilities, proficiency with security systems, and the ability to make fast, law-compliant decisions while upholding CHRISTUS Health policies and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience preferred.
• Verbal De-escalation training and required certifications must be completed within designated timeframes.

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.
• Responds promptly to service requests relayed by supervisor, telephone, email, 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 CHRISTUS Health policies and state laws; controls facility parking using patrols, warnings, towing and explanations as applicable.
• Assists with combative patients or visitors and demonstrates competence for patient care responsibilities as applicable.

Skills

Armed security experience

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an Armed Security Officer who will serve as a visible deterrent and protect patients, associates, and visitors. The role requires responding to codes, patrolling facilities, and coordinating with security staff to maintain a safe environment.

This full-time position demands flexibility to rotate between facilities, proficiency with security systems, and the ability to make fast, law-compliant decisions while upholding CHRISTUS Health policies and