Security Officer Armed - Security

CHRISTUS Health•Beaumont, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This uniformed position provides armed security for patients, Associates, visitors, and CHRISTUS Health facilities. The Armed Security Officer serves as a visible deterrent to criminal activity; protects and patrols hospital buildings, assets, and premises; responds to emergency codes and internal or external disaster events as needed; conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents; and performs other security-related tasks as directed by a security supervisor or Manager. The role requires flexibility in hours and the ability to rotate between facilities, including travel when necessary. CHRISTUS-approved uniforms must be worn in accordance with dress code requirements. The officer conducts patrols, identifies and reports security trends, prepares timely factual incident reports, responds courteously and promptly to service requests, and handles lost and found items, patient valuables, and personal property according to policy. The position enforces CHRISTUS Health rules and policies, applicable state laws, and facility parking rules. Officers may assist clinical and non-clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors and are expected to adapt assigned care methods to the physical, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs of people served. The role requires proficiency with the attendant console, paging systems, security radio and dispatch systems, CCTV/NVR monitors, and a PC for electronic reports and correspondence. Officers report observed safety hazards and must demonstrate competence with a handgun, handcuffs, a baton, non-crisis intervention, and two-way radios. Work involves frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations, occasional exposure to hazards such as fires, chemical spills, and flooding, and frequent exposure to outdoor heat and cold. The officer must be mentally alert, physically fit, able to walk throughout facilities and grounds, restrain individuals when needed, and assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes. The role also requires strong written and verbal communication, sound immediate decision-making, multitasking and prioritization, and the ability to manage personal stress and possible violence. The posted schedule is 6 AM–6 PM, 12-hour shifts. The position is full-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least two years of armed security experience preferred; honorable military service may be substituted.
Law enforcement experience preferred.
Healthcare security experience preferred.
Verbal de-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire.
BLS certification required within 60 days of hire.
Expandable baton training, defensive tactics training, firearms training, weapon qualification, and firearms retention training must be completed before a letter of authorization to carry is issued.
Must successfully complete required pre-employment and post-offer assessments: MMPI-2-RF-PCIR, CPI, PPSSR, PEI, and a clinical interview by a third-party psychologist.
Must take random drug-test screening.
Valid driver’s license required; must maintain a driving record acceptable under CHRISTUS Health standards for positions requiring driving.
For Texas positions, must hold an active Level 3 Commission with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau. New hires who completed the commission course must obtain their commission before hire. If TOPS shows active status but the pocket card has not arrived, the officer may work while carrying proof of active status.
For New Mexico positions, officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security.
For Louisiana positions, officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security.
Must demonstrate competence with a handgun, handcuffs, baton, non-crisis intervention, and two-way radios.
Must be physically fit and able to walk facility and grounds areas, restrain individuals when necessary, and assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.
Must be mentally alert and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to make immediate decisions regarding laws, policies, and procedures; handle multiple tasks and prioritize; and manage personal stress and possible violence.

Nice To Haves

Two years of armed security experience, although honorable military service may be substituted.
Law enforcement experience.
Healthcare security experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct frequent security patrols of assigned facilities and grounds.
Identify and report trends related to security issues and recommend actions.
Gather initial incident information, prepare factual reports using proper grammar and spelling, and submit reports no later than the end of the assigned shift.
Respond promptly and courteously to service requests received through supervisors, telephone, pass-on, email, radio, cell phone, and other correspondence.
Collect, inventory, and return lost and found items, patient valuables, and personal property according to policy.
Enforce CHRISTUS Health rules, regulations, policies, procedures, applicable state laws, and facility parking rules, using warning citations, towing, or booting as applicable.
Assist clinical and non-clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors.
Respond to emergency codes and internal or external disaster events as needed or requested.
Operate the attendant console, paging and dispatch systems, security radios, CCTV/NVR monitors, and PC-based reporting and correspondence tools.
Report safety hazards observed during security rounds.
Adapt assigned client assessment, treatment, and care methods to the physical, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs of persons served.
Travel and rotate between facilities when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.