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Armed Security Officer

  • Arizona General Hospital
  • Laveen, Arizona
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Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $19.01 - $26.85 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-459877
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Security
Hours/Pay Period
80
Weekly Schedule
Wednesday (12:00 AM - 6:30 AM) Thursday - Saturday (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
Shift
Night
Remote
No
Category
Safety and Security

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Armed Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all individuals entering Dignity Health properties and for ensuring the physical security of the buildings and grounds. This position is expected to demonstrate behavior that reflects Dignity Health’s Core Values and the principles of Hello Humankindness. The Armed Security Officer supports the organization’s strategic plan and contributes to quality improvement and process improvement initiatives by promoting safety, professionalism, and consistent adherence to security protocols.

  • Implements requirements of the Security Management Plan. Manages and coordinates responses to critical incidents. Monitors and documents actual and potential security breaches.
  • Conducts ongoing security orientation and training of assigned staff and may serve as Field Training Officer. Maintains a high level of visibility and provides an armed presence in the Emergency Department and in any other areas of the facility as needed.
  • Responds to calls for Security presence within the Emergency Department and other areas of the facility to assists staff as requested.
  • Conducts routine safety patrols of assigned areas, reporting safety and security issues within those areas.
  • Provides Helipad and Landing security.

Job Requirements

Minimum:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Six (6) months experience as a Security Officer in a hospital or healthcare setting, prior law enforcement or military service; or one (1) year experience as a Security Officer.
  • American Heart Association-issued BLS card within 90 days of hire.

Preferred:

  • International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer.
  • Basic Health Care Security Officer (BSO)
  • Valid AZ State Driver's License.
  • DMV Moving Violations
Where You'll Work

Arizona General Hospital Laveen is a 16 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Laveen, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.

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