Security Officer – Full Time – Rotating Shift

Here’s What You Need

Education

·       H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required and

·       Associate degree Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or closely related field. Preferred

Experience
2 Years security or law enforcement Preferred
2 Years healthcare or education Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
DL – Driver’s License Class C and insurable Upon Hire Required and
CSO – Commissioned Security Officer Texas Private Security Level 2 (not required if have Level 3) 14 Days Required and
CSO – Commissioned Security Officer Texas Private Security Level 3 (2 attempts permitted). Biannual recertification. 60 Days Required and
TASER Certification Complete Course & Certification (2 attempts permitted). Annual recertification. 60 Days Required And
ACPI – Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 30 Days Required

Skills:

Ability to make independent decisions with tact and mature/positive attitude. ability to assume responsibilities. Ability to be cooperative, discreet and courteous within scope of assigned authority.
Must possess the ability to physically defend and/or restrain people.
Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation.

What You Will Do

·       Patrol buildings and clinics for unlocked secured areas for after-hour entry.

·       Locks and opens doors according to schedules.

·       Provides individual and group escorts to and from parking areas.

·       Identifies and removes unauthorized individuals from property.

·       Maintains compliance with Texas Health Police policies.

·       Pursues and detains persons involved in criminal activity.

·       Fills out incident/offense report forms and composes narratives.

·       Interacts with police, fire personnel, patients, visitors, and staff Provides

·       security for mobile health teams during community events.

·       Conducts safety and security training for staff.

·       Conducts building risk assessments.

·       Randomly monitors building openings and closings to ensure safety protocols are being adhered to.

·       Performs monthly tests of building duress alarms and lockdown systems.

·       Provides onsite uniformed presence, as needed, for buildings experiencing imminent threats.

·       Conducts random weapon screening.

·       Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities. Reports and escalates situations to the Threat Management team as appropriate.

·       Provides quality customer service to Texas Health employees, visitors, and guest.

·       Greets people with courtesy and respect using the 10/5 rule
Provides directions and assistance employees, visitors and guests
Provide general information regarding Texas Health campuses
Provides transport/and escorts to and from campus parking lots.

·       Responds timely to calls for service and emergency situations.

·       Assesses the situation and utilizes appropriate de-escalation measures
Utilizes critical thinking skills and provides the appropriate level of force for the situation.

·       Responds to and activates the appropriate emergency response code

·       Interacts with and provides assistance to Police, Fire, EMS and other emergency staff as required
Why Texas Health

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THPG a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
• Becker’s Healthcare “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare” (4 years running)
• “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials” by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.