Security Officer Armed Job at CHRISTUS Health (Irving)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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
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
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 Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (TDPSPSB)
For New Mexico positions: Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a Level 3 commission from the New Mexico Private Investigations Advisory Board prior to hire
For Louisiana positions: Officers may not carry a weapon on duty until completing 40 hours of training and receiving a letter of authorization from the CHRISTUS Vice President of Security to carry a CHRISTUS Health-assigned weapon
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
Will be required to take random drug test screening
Valid Drivers’ license required

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