Armed Hospital Security Specialist

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

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio is seeking an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients and staff, and patrol hospital premises. You will respond to emergencies, conduct initial incident investigations, and rotate between facilities as needed, while wearing CHRISTUS-approved uniforms.

The role requires flexibility in hours, strong observation, report writing, and adherence to security procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of armed security experience preferred.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent security patrols of hospital facilities and grounds.
• Identify and report trends related to security issues and recommend actions.
• Prepare clear, factual incident reports with timely submissions.
• Respond to service requests in a courteous and expeditious manner.
• Assist clinical staff with combative patients or visitors and enforce hospital policies.

Skills

Patrolling

Incident reporting

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio is seeking an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients and staff, and patrol hospital premises. You will respond to emergencies, conduct initial incident investigations, and rotate between facilities as needed, while wearing CHRISTUS-approved uniforms.

The role requires flexibility in hours, strong observation, report writing, and adherence to security procedures.