Armed Security Officer 3

About the role

Department: BHCLR Admin. Shift: Evening. Working Hours: 1430‑2230. An armed Security Officer III (SOIII) is a state‑credentialed position of advanced security experience. An armed SOIII performs security duties to include protection of guests, patients and staff, their property and company assets. An armed SOIII can perform all duties assigned to an SOI or SOII as well as the additional duties: mobile and/or foot patrols, security of psychiatric units, emergency departments, and contract security locations. An armed SOIII is expected to respond to all types of emergency alarms in accordance with BH policies and procedures, often working with law enforcement during the execution of duties. Additionally, an armed SOIII may be called upon as a Field Training Officer (FTO) or Relief Shift Leader (RSL) when SOI‑to‑FTO/RSL ratios are high or events limit FTO/RSL availability. Armed SOIII Officers will respond to all crimes or acts of violence toward patients, guests and staff and coordinate with law enforcement during those occurrences.

Responsibilities

• Protection of guests, patients, staff, their property and company assets.
• Mobile and/or foot patrols.
• Security of psychiatric units, emergency departments, and contract security locations.
• Response to all types of emergency alarms per BH policies and procedures, often coordinating with law enforcement.
• Serve as Field Training Officer (FTO) or Relief Shift Leader (RSL) when needed.
• Respond to crimes or acts of violence toward patients, guests, staff and coordinate with law enforcement.

Requirements

• Minimum age 21 years.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check conducted by the Arkansas State Police.
• Ability to pass a psychological exam.
• Ability to pass a department‑approved physical fitness assessment.
• Successful panel interview.
• Current Arkansas driver’s license (military may use home‑state license) and pass the Baptist Health Insurance driver’s license check.
• Ability to meet state qualifications to obtain and maintain a security credential.
• No use of nicotine or tobacco products in any form while on Baptist Health property.
• Consistent completion of required training: state‑mandated training, defensive tactics, MOAB, Oleoresin Capsicum, MRI safety, restraints, PPE, CPR, and sign‑off on all officer posts for the assigned campus.
• Minimum of 2 years as a member of the Baptist Health Security department and 7 years of total related experience.
• Completion of 40 hours of required firearms training (16 hours mandated + 24 hours Baptist Health‑required) including weapons retention.
• Annual attendance of 40 hours of required firearms training.
• Yearly firearm qualification with a minimum score of 80%.

Schedule

Authorized 80.00 hours bi‑weekly (evening shift, 1430‑2230).