About this role
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Armed Security Officer is responsible for providing protective services to patients, visitors, staff, and the healthcare facility through proactive patrol, response, and control activities. The role includes deterring crime, ensuring safety, responding to incidents, and assisting in emergency situations. Officers are expected to respond with the appropriate level of force, including armed intervention when authorized and necessary, following hospital protocols and standards.
Essential Functions
- Patrol facility and grounds, serve as visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions
- Monitor access points, operate metal detectors, and restrict prohibited items
- Inspect doors, locks, and report safety/fire hazards
- Respond to and assist in incidents, secure scenes, and support investigations
- Provide escorts and perform services as defined in post orders
- Maintain reports and logs, document incidents clearly and thoroughly
- Participate in firearms and less lethal weapon qualification and training programs
- Maintain proper handling, storage, and maintenance of assigned equipment
- Collaborate with staff to address security concerns, emergencies, and clinical support
- Perform duties professionally with courtesy, empathy, and respect
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to remain calm and perform effectively in high-stress, emergency situations
- Skilled in verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution
- Strong observation and reporting skills
- Proficient in firearms handling and use-of-force decision-making
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Must maintain a neat, professional appearance and comply with grooming/uniform standards
- Frequent walking, standing, and patrolling, including stairs and uneven terrain
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Moderate physical exertion required for restraining individuals and emergency response
- Requires full range of motion including stooping, kneeling, reaching, hearing, and visual acuity
- Regular exposure to patients, visitors, and emergency situations
- Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood/body fluids, and hazardous materials
- Work may involve inclement weather, poor driving conditions, loud noise, and physical confrontations
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Licenses/Certifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain state armed security officer license
- Ability to obtain and maintain state firearms license
- Must complete IAHSS Basic Certification within 12 months of hire
- Valid driver’s license if required by facility policy
- Maintain firearms and less lethal weapon certifications annually
- Complete First Aid, CPR, and AED certification every 24 months
- Complete FEMA ICS 100 and 200 (one-time requirement). All credentials must be obtained within the time frame required by facility policy
Experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Healthcare security experience preferred
- Prior military (honorable discharge) or law enforcement experience preferred (minimum four years)
Other facts
About Kindred Healthcare
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
What you'll do
- The Armed Security Officer provides protective services to patients, visitors, staff, and the facility through proactive patrol, response, and control activities, including deterring crime and ensuring safety. Essential functions involve patrolling the facility, monitoring access points, responding to incidents, securing scenes, and maintaining thorough documentation.
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