Security Officer Armed - Security

Armed Security Officer – Sulphur Springs

Uniformed position at all times. Armed Security Officer’s duties include being a visible deterrent to criminal activity, providing security for patients, Associates, and visitors, protecting and patrolling hospital buildings, assets and premises as assigned. The Officer is responsible for responding to all emergency codes, internal/external disaster events as needed, conducting preliminary investigations of reported incidents, and performing other security‑related tasks as directed by a supervisor or Manager.

Flexibility in hours and the ability to rotate between facilities, including travel when necessary, is required. CHRISTUS Approved uniforms must be worn in accordance with the dress code requirements.

• Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Conduct frequent security patrols of the facilities and grounds as assigned.
• Identify and report trends related to security issues; recommend actions.
• Take initial information for an incident report, using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, noting only facts, and submit the report no later than the end of the assigned shift.
• Respond 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.
• Collect, inventory, and return lost and found items, patient valuables, and personal property according to policy.
• Enforce all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of CHRISTUS Health and the laws of the state in which CHRISTUS operates.
• Control and enforce facility parking using patrols, violation warning citations, towing, booting and explanation of rules as applicable.
• Assist clinical/non‑clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors.
• Demonstrate competence to perform assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age‑specific and developmental needs of persons served by the department.
• Demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in the operation of the Attendant Console, Paging System, security radio/dispatch system, Digital Video Recorder (NVR) security monitors (CCTV) and the general overhead paging system.
• Be proficient with the use of a PC to generate electronic daily activity security reports, incident reports, e‑mails and other applicable electronic correspondence during the performance of duties.
• Promote a safe environment by reporting safety hazards observed (broken water/sprinkler lines, burned out internal/external lighting, smoke/gas odors, tripping hazards, etc.) during security rounds.
• Appropriately adapt assigned client assessment, treatment and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age‑specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Demonstrate competence with handgun, hand cuffs, baton, non‑crisis intervention certification and two‑way radios.
• Frequent exposure to aggressive behavior and emotionally charged situations.
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions such as fires, chemical spills, and flooding.
• Frequent exposure to heat and cold from external weather conditions.
• Long periods of walking, standing, stooping, and lifting.
• Must be physically fit and able to walk all areas of the facilities and grounds, restrain those who need restraint, and assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must always be mentally alert.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to make immediate decisions regarding laws, policies, and procedures.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Must be able to handle personal stress and possible violence.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.

• 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 required for positions in Texas and New Mexico.
• For Texas positions: must hold an active Level 3 Commission with the Texas…