Officer-Security Armed II

Overview

Job Summary
Patrols and protects the entire campus, inside and outside; responds to all incidents or calls relating to 
the safety and security of all persons and property on the campus. Officers are expected to demonstrate 
exemplary customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance while serving as ambassadors 
of the organization. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
No
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
• Patrols the entire campus for the purpose of deterring crime and initiating corrective actions on 
any physical security or safety hazards identified.
• Provides customer service to our patients, visitors, and employees carrying out safety and 
security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities.
• Responds to all calls for disruptive behavior, disturbances, and combative patients, and incidents, 
as well as internal or external alarms.
• Understands, complies, and enforces hospital policy and procedure. As needed, enforces State 
and Local laws/ordinances to ensure the safety and security of all persons and property on 
campus.
• Submits all necessary reports in a prompt and professional manner.
• Performs escorts related to money transfers, as directed by facility policy. Will secure patient 
valuables upon request. Will perform non-monetary escorts for staff, visitors, physicians, and 
patients upon request for the safety and security of the requesting party.
• Controls all parking on the property, emphasizing parking in critical and/or emergency parking 
areas.
• Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility and completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
1 yr experience in security field, 
and healthcare setting.
Education
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Knowledge, skills and mental 
development equivalent to 
completion of 4 years of high 
school, or an acceptable 
equivalent combination of 
education and experience.
High school graduate or higher.
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Possess or have the ability to 
complete First aid, CPR, Deescalation techniques, proper 
and safe restraints techniques, 
obtain Mississippi Security Guard 
Firearms Permit, meet minimum 
firearms qualification, complete 
armed guard training, and OC, 
Pepper Spray, Baton, or Taser 
Certification. 
Completion of CIT Training and 
Taser Certification are preferred. 
Special Skills
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Basic computer literacy skills 
required.
Basic computer literacy skills 
required
Licensure
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
DRIVER'S LICENSE 
(CURRENT), Mississippi Security 
Guard Firearms Permit.