Officer-Security Armed II

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.