Security Officer Armed - Security

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, leaves 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.
• Affords assistance to clinical/non-clinical Associates with combative patients or visitors.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
• Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred.
• Law enforcement experience preferred.
• Healthcare security experience preferred.

Skills

• Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• 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.