Hospital Armed Security Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, patrol hospital facilities, and protect patients, staff, and visitors. You will respond to emergencies, conduct preliminary investigations, and coordinate with security supervisors across shifts.

The role requires flexibility in hours, ability to rotate between facilities, and adherence to CHRISTUS-approved uniforms. Prior security experience in healthcare is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience preferred (can be substituted by honorable military service).
• Work in healthcare security is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS competencies (Leader of Self/Others/Leaders).
• Conducts frequent security patrols of facilities and grounds.
• Identifies and reports trends related to security issues and recommends actions.
• Prepares incident reports with factual information and submits promptly.
• Responds to service requests via supervisor, email, radio, or phone in a courteous manner.
• Assists with collection and return of lost items and patient valuables.
• Enforces CHRISTUS Health policies and local laws during duties.
• Maintains security equipment and monitoring systems (CCTV, paging, radios).

Skills

Armed security

Patrol procedures

CCTV operation

Incident reporting

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Radio dispatch

Security systems

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks an Armed Security Officer to deter crime, patrol hospital facilities, and protect patients, staff, and visitors. You will respond to emergencies, conduct preliminary investigations, and coordinate with security supervisors across shifts.

The role requires flexibility in hours, ability to rotate between facilities, and adherence to CHRISTUS-approved uniforms. Prior security experience in healthcare is preferred.