Hospital Armed Security Officer: Protect, Respond, Patrol

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking an Armed Security Officer to patrol hospital facilities, deter criminal activity, protect patients and staff, and respond to emergencies during 7PM - 7AM shifts. The role requires two years armed security experience or honorable military service, a high school diploma, and completion of required certifications.

The position is full-time and on-site at CHRISTUS Health facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience preferred.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.

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.
• Controls and enforces facility parking using patrols, violation warning citations, towing, booting and explanation of rules as applicable.
• Assists clinical/non-clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served by the department.
• Demonstrates proficiency and knowledge in the operation of the Attendant Console, Paging System, security radio/dispatch system, operations of the Digital Video Recorder (NVR) security monitors (CCTV) and the general overhead paging system.
• Must be proficient with the use of a PC to generate electronic daily activity security reports, incident reports, emails and other applicable electronic correspondence during the performance of duties.
• Promotes a safe environment by reporting safety hazards observed during the performance of security rounds.

Education

High School Diploma or its equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Longview, TX is seeking an Armed Security Officer to patrol hospital facilities, deter criminal activity, protect patients and staff, and respond to emergencies during 7PM - 7AM shifts. The role requires two years armed security experience or honorable military service, a high school diploma, and completion of required certifications.

The position is full-time and on-site at CHRISTUS Health facilities.