Minimum two (2) years of armed security experience (may substituted by Honorable Military Service) preferred
Law enforcement experience preferred
Healthcare security experience preferred
Verbal De-escalation training must be completed within 60 days of hire
BLS required within 60 days of hire
Expandable 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
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.
If the license status is ACTIVE in TOPS and the pocket card has not yet been received, the licensee may begin working.
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.
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.
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.