Hospital Armed Security Officer — 12-Hour Night Shift

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients and staff, patrol hospital facilities, and respond to emergencies. You will handle incident reporting, enforce policies, and assist with potentially violent situations while rotating across facilities.

A high level of physical fitness is required. The role demands proficiency with security systems, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to make quick, lawful decisions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years armed security experience preferred.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct frequent security patrols of facilities and grounds.
• Identify and report trends related to security issues and recommend actions.
• Take initial incident information, document facts, and submit timely reports.
• Respond promptly to service requests in a courteous and expeditious manner.
• Enforce CHRISTUS Health policies and state laws where CHRISTUS operates.
• Assist clinical/non-clinical associates with combative individuals.
• Operate CCTV, paging, radio systems, and security hardware.
• Maintain a physically secure environment and report hazards observed.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, protect patients and staff, patrol hospital facilities, and respond to emergencies. You will handle incident reporting, enforce policies, and assist with potentially violent situations while rotating across facilities.

A high level of physical fitness is required. The role demands proficiency with security systems, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to make quick, lawful decisions.