Armed Hospital Security Specialist | Flexible Shifts

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Armed Security Officer role at CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX, requires vigilance, physical fitness, and the ability to respond to emergencies while protecting patients, associates and visitors. You will patrol facilities, investigate incidents, and enforce hospital policies in a fast‑paced environment.

Flexibility to rotate between facilities and travel as needed is essential, with multiple shifts available and a commitment to CHRISTUS uniform standards and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years armed security experience; healthcare security preferred; law enforcement experience preferred.
• Must have active Texas Level 3 Commission and drive with acceptable record.
• Verbal de-escalation, BLS and firearms related trainings required within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Performs frequent security patrols of facilities and grounds.
• Identifies and reports trends related to security issues; recommends actions.
• Executes incident reporting with factual, timely documentation.
• Responds promptly to service requests and protects property and patients.
• Inspects and enforces rules, policy compliance, and safety standards.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Active Texas Level 3 Commission (TDPSPSB)

Verbal De-escalation training

BLS

Expandable Baton training

Defensive tactics training

Firearms training and qualification

Firearms retention training

Pre-employment assessments (MMPI-2-RF-PCIR, CPI, PPSSR, PEI)

Valid Driver's license

Job description

The Armed Security Officer role at CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX, requires vigilance, physical fitness, and the ability to respond to emergencies while protecting patients, associates and visitors. You will patrol facilities, investigate incidents, and enforce hospital policies in a fast‑paced environment.

Flexibility to rotate between facilities and travel as needed is essential, with multiple shifts available and a commitment to CHRISTUS uniform standards and patient safety.