Armed Security Officer

**Your future role at a glance** **Location:** Jenks, OK **Facility:** Ascension St. John Jenks **Department:** Armed Security **Schedule:** Monday - Friday. Day shift \#NextGenHealthcare **Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity** Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. **Benefits that help you thrive** + **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options + **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance + **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays + **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning + **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources + **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits + **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more **How you'll make an impact in this role** + Protect the healing environment by proactively monitoring facilities and identifying potential threats before they impact staff or patient care. + Resolve security incidents through thorough investigation and clear documentation, ensuring a safe and transparent record of all site hazards. + Lead emergency preparedness efforts by mastering disaster protocols and facilitating drills that empower the clinical team to respond effectively during crises. + Guide visitors and staff with clear information and a supportive presence, acting as a primary resource for safety and navigation within the facility. + Maintain mobile safety standards by operating security vehicles responsibly, ensuring rapid response times while upholding the highest levels of traffic safety. **What minimum requirements you'll need** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + Drivers License credentialed from the Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. + Security Guard obtained within 4 Months (120 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. 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. **_Equal employment opportunity employer_** Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster. **_Fraud prevention notice_** Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. **_E-Verify statement_** Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here ( for more information.