For New Mexico 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.
Candidates must maintain an acceptable driving record to meet CHRISTUS Health standards for positions requiring driving
Until the pocket card is received, the licensee must carry proof of ACTIVE status (e.g., screenshot or printed copy from TOPS) while on duty.
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Expandables 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
For Texas positions: Must hold an active Level 3 Commission with the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau (TDPSPSB).
New hires who have completed the TDPSPSB security commission course must obtain their commission prior to hire.
BLS required within 60 days of hire
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
High School Diploma or its equivalent required
Valid Driver's license required
Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire
Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred
Will be required to take random drug test screening
If the license status is ACTIVE in TOPS and the pocket card has not yet been received, the licensee may begin working.
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.