Armed Security Officer

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jenks, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Jenks

Department: Armed Security

Schedule: PRN | Monday - Friday Evenings

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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

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

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.

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