You’ll need
Certifications
✓Authorization to carry a firearm through one of the following, as permitted by law and organizational policy:
✓Valid state firearm permit
✓Applicable law enforcement credential
✓Applicable military credential
✓Semiannual firearms qualification and requalification, as required by organizational policy
✓Psychological Screening, as required by organizational policy*
✓Basic Life Support (BLS
✓required within 90 days of placement into position )
Education
Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, healthcare, or a related field preferred
Qualifications
✓Minimum 3 years’ experience in one of the following:
✓Armed healthcare security
✓Demonstrates written, interpersonal, and communication skills as appropriate to position
✓Working knowledge of security practices, situational assessment, and incident response within an active clinical environment
✓Ability to meet all firearm qualification and psychological screening requirements
✓Incumbents hired into or occupying an Armed Security Officer position on or before August 02, 2026, are not required to meet the minimum three (3) years of qualifying experience requirement to remain in their current role
✓Active unrestricted Class D U.S. Driver’s License
✓Certification listed above will be required within 180 days of placement into position
Military service (combat arms or military police preferred)
Prior experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or high‑acuity public environment preferred
Demonstrated experience utilizing verbal de ‑ escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies preferred
Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards, patient rights, and privacy expectations preferred
Experience completing incident reports or documentation suitable for internal review and potential legal or regulatory follow ‑ up preferred
Crisis Intervention / De ‑ escalation Training (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent) preferred
IAHSS Basic Certification preferred
Defensive Tactics Certification (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent) preferred
Workplace Violence Prevention training (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent) preferred
Taser certification preferred
Body ‑ worn camera operation- certification preferred
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