Public Security Officer Weekend Option - Public Safety - Cox Medical Center Branson

Facility:

Cox Medical Center Branson: 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson, Missouri, United States of America, 65616

Department:

1461 Public Safety Branson

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

 

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. 

• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.

• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

 

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)  

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

An armed officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all health system staff, patients, visitors, and property. The officer fosters a secure and welcoming environment using strong public relations skills, informed awareness, and a consistently visible presence. This role involves actively identifying potential security concerns, implementing preventative, and protective measures, as needed, and seeking appropriate resolutions.  The officer responds to incidents, requests assistance when necessary, and accurately documents observations and actions in department reports. Education: ▪ Required: High school diploma or equivalent. ▪ Preferred: Completion of the Missouri POST Licensure requirements Experience: ▪ Required: No prior experience required; must be 21 years of age. ▪ Required: Must meet Requirements for Operating Vehicles Owned by CoxHealth System Policy, which includes no serious driving violations during the past five years. Serious violations are defined in the CoxHealth System Policy. Skills: ▪ Able to communicate clearly in a variety of situations. ▪ Basic computer skills. ▪ Strong conflict resolution skills ▪ Excellent customer service skills ▪ Ability to assess situations quickly and make informed decisions ▪ Strong critical thinking skills Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Active Driver's License ▪ Required: Complete department specific training to carry firearms upon completion of the academy training for new officers ▪ Required: Must obtain IAHSS Security Officer certification within 90 days of hire ▪ Preferred: Have and maintain a current POST Licensure through the Missouri Department of Public Safety, possessing a license with the required minimum training standards to include yearly training and certifications supported with current documentation.