Security Officer

• Location: Wichita, KS
• Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis
• Department: Security

• Schedule: Evening Shift | Monday - Friday 3pm - 8pm l Part-time

  Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

• Secure the Healing Environment: Conduct proactive patrols and monitor campus activity to identify and de-escalate potential risks before they impact patient care.
• Lead Emergency Response: Execute rapid-response protocols for security incidents and alarms, serving as a grounded leader for staff and visitors during critical situations.
• Champion Safety Education: Mentor and train hospital staff on emergency preparedness and "Environment of Care" standards to ensure the entire team is ready for any scenario.
• Investigate and Solve: Document security narratives with precision, providing the insights needed to resolve hazards and continuously improve the safety of our facilities.
• Guide the Campus Experience: Manage traffic flow and visitor assistance with a service-oriented mindset, ensuring that the first and last person a visitor sees is a helpful, professional protector.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Law Enforcement preferred.
• Management of Aggressive Behavior credentialed from the Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc preferred.
• Security Professional preferred.
• Security Guard preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of professional experience in a security, military, or law enforcement role, preferably within a healthcare or high-traffic service environment.