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Posted: 27-Aug-24
Location: Tyler, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 220713
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:
Requirements:
- High school diploma or its 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 substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred.
- Law enforcement experience preferred.
- Healthcare security experience preferred.
- 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.
- 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 personal psychologist.
- Will be required to take random drug test screening.
- Valid Drivers' 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.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time
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