Armed Security Officer

Job Summary:

Christus Health is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Armed Security Officer to join our team. As an Armed Security Officer, you will be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This is a per diem position, and you will be required to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular security patrols of the hospital and grounds to identify and report any security concerns.
• Respond to emergency situations, including code calls and internal/external disaster events.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of reported incidents and complete incident reports in a timely manner.
• Enforce all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Christus Health and the laws of the state in which we operate.
• Control and enforce facility parking through the use of patrols, violation warning citations, towing, booting, and explanation of rules as applicable.
• Assist clinical/non-clinical staff with combative patients or visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be mentally alert at all times.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to make immediate decisions with regard to laws, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Must be able to handle personal stress and possible violence.
• Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may be substituted by honorable military service) preferred.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.
• Active Level 3 Certification (Texas) required.
• For positions in Texas, an active Level 3 security officer commission with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (TDPSPSB) is required.
• New hires in Texas who have completed the security commission course with (TDPSPSB) must obtain their security commission prior to date of hire.
• New hires in New Mexico who have completed the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board Level 3 training requirements must be eligible to process and obtain their security commission prior to date of hire.
• New hires in Louisiana may not wear their weapon on duty until they have completed 40 hours of training, and the Christus Health Vice President of Security has issued a letter of authorization to carry a Christus Health Security assigned weapon while on duty to the officer.
• Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire from the American Heart Association.
• Expandable Baton training, defensive tactics training, firearms training, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training must be completed prior to letter of authorization to carry is issued.
• IAHSS Basic Security Certification must be completed within one year of full-time employment.
• Successful completion of all pre-employment and post-offer assessments to include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory -2 (MMPI-2-RF-PCIR); the California Psychological Inventory (CPI); the Police and Public Safety Selection Report (PPSSR); the Personal Experience Inventory (PEI) and a clinical interview by a third-person psychologist.
• Will be required to take random drug test screening.
• Valid Driver's license.
• The following FEMA Emergency Management Institute Courses must be completed (online or in-seat): IS - 100.c, IS - 200.b, and IS - 230.d.