Armed Security Officer - Mother Frances Hospital
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Summary: 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 Armed Security Officer is responsible for
responding to all emergency codes, internal/external disaster
events as needed and/or requested, conducting preliminary
investigations of reported incidents, and performing other security
related tasks as directed by a security supervisor/and or Manager.
The Armed Security Officer must have flexibility in hours and be
able to rotate between facilities including travel whenever
necessary. CHRISTUS Approved uniforms must be worn in accordance
with dress code requirements. 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 (broken water/sprinkler lines, burned out
internal/external lighting, smoke/gas odors, tripping hazards,
etc.) during the performance of security rounds. Appropriately
adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/or care methods to
accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other
developmental needs of each person served. Demonstrated 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, to restrain those who need restraint and be
able to assist nursing staff with lifting patients of all sizes.
Performs other duties as assigned. Must be always 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. Job
Requirements: Education/Skills High School Diploma or its
equivalent required Experience Minimum two (2) years of armed
security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service)
preferred Law enforcement experience preferred Healthcare security
experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Active Level 3 Certification (Texas) required For positions in the
state of Texas, an active level three 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 three 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 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 BLS required 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 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 personal psychologist
Will be required to take random drug test screening Valid Drivers’
license required Work Type: Full Time
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