About this opportunity
Infirmary Health lists this Armed Healthcare Security Officer I opportunity in fairhope, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Armed Security OfficerSupports a safe, secure, and welcoming clinical environment across Infirmary Health (IH) facilities. Provides an enhanced level of public safety presence in high-acuity healthcare settings where rapid response, sound judgment, and professional engagement are critical to protecting patients, visitors, staff, and organizational assets. Operates within complex clinical environments that require a balance of preparedness, composure, and service-oriented interaction. The position is authorized to carry a firearm and approved defensive tools in accordance with hospital policy and state law and requires the ability to engage effectively with individuals experiencing crisis, trauma, or heightened emotional distress while reinforcing a culture of safety, dignity, and respect.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Minimum 3 years' experience in one of the following:Law enforcementMilitary service (combat arms or military police preferred)Armed healthcare securityDemonstrates written, interpersonal, and communication skills as appropriate to positionWorking knowledge of security practices, situational assessment, and incident response within an active clinical environmentAbility to meet all firearm qualification and psychological screening requirementsIncumbents 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 roleLicensure, Registration, Certification:Active unrestricted Class D U.S. Driver's LicenseAuthorization to carry a firearm through one of the following, as permitted by law and organizational policy:Valid state firearm permitApplicable law enforcement credentialApplicable military credentialSemiannual firearms qualification and requalification, as required by organizational policyPsychological Screening, as required by organizational policy*Basic Life Support (BLS; required within 90 days of placement into position )*Certification listed above will be required within 180 days of placement into positionDesired Qualifications:Associate or bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public safety, healthcare, or a related fieldPrior experience in a healthcare, behavioral health, or high-acuity public environmentDemonstrated experience utilizing verbal de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategiesFamiliarity with healthcare compliance standards, patient rights, and privacy expectationsExperience completing incident reports or documentation suitable for internal review and potential legal or regulatory follow-upCrisis Intervention / De-escalation Training (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent)IAHSS Basic CertificationDefensive Tactics Certification (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent)Workplace Violence Prevention training (CPI, MOAB, or equivalent)Taser certificationBody-worn camera operation- certification
Worksite address
fairhope, AL, 36532, US
Who can apply
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