Free armed security officer training, job placement

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System will hold a free Level 3 Armed Security Officer Training Program for those interested in pursuing a security career in a health care setting. This is the only Level III training program offered in the region.

The one-week training is July 17-21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth Hospital. A certificate of completion will be provided upon passing the written exam.

“A hospital is a place where people come for hope and healing,” said Roy E. Alston, PhD, vice president of Security and Public Safety for CHRISTUS Health. “Our armed security officers are an important part of serving and protecting our most valuable assets, which are our patients and hardworking staff who work daily to heal our community.”

Upon completion, participants will be assigned to shadow an armed security officer. They will also go through TOPs to get licensed while undergoing more training in the hospital setting. Within six months, if a participant is deemed a good fit, they can be hired as a full-time CHRISTUS Health Armed Security Officer.

Participants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Texas driver’s license and no felony convictions or any crime involving the illegal use of weapons.

To register, email security.training@ christushealth.org or call (409) 710- 9416.