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Ascension

Specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain

Armed Security Officer

Security Guarding & PatrolConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWichita, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Obtain a Security Guard credential within 6 months (180 days) of the hire date or job transfer date.
  • Hold a driver's license credentialed from the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Have a high school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience; required professional licensure or certification may be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
  • Have 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.

Responsibilities

  • Secure the clinical environment by maintaining a highly visible, armed presence to deter violence and provide an immediate, expert response to life-safety threats.
  • De-escalate high-tension situations using advanced communication and tactical positioning to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and healthcare providers.
  • Govern the facility's emergency response by leading coordinated actions during critical incidents, ensuring all security interventions prioritize the preservation of life.
  • Audit safety infrastructure and report on security hazards, ensuring that the physical environment remains a fortified yet welcoming space for healing.
  • Document critical incidents with precision, providing the legal and operational clarity required for high-level risk management and regulatory compliance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hold a Basic Life Support Provider certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
  • Have a law enforcement background.
  • Hold a Management of Aggressive Behavior credential from Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International, Inc.
  • Hold a Security Professional credential.

About the Company

Ascension

Specialty coffee roaster and cafe chain

Ascension runs a multi-channel specialty coffee business in Dallas, operating Australian-style all-day cafés and a wholesale roasting operation, plus online direct-to-consumer sales. It blends a chef-driven café menu with craft coffee, wine, and a farm-to-cup sourcing approach that builds direct relationships with producers and centers on ethically sourced beans. An in-house quality team, including certified Q Arabica Graders, verifies every batch before it’s distributed, and the company emphasizes supporting women coffee producers. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, transparently sourced coffee and food while expanding its café footprint and wholesale/direct-to-consumer channels to strengthen community hubs.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Not listed
Founded
2012

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