Security Officer - Full Time - Days

At Houston Methodist, the Security Officer position is responsible formaintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors by patrolling and monitoring hospital premises and personnel. This position provides assistance with personal protection, traffic control and emergency response services. The Security Officer position may employ Houston Methodist-approved defensive tactics to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• SECUR-N - Security Officer Non-Commissioned- State Licensure -- submission of application within 14 days of hiredate, and obtained within one year of employment within 14 days OR
• SECUR-C - Security Officer Commissioned - State Licensure -- Level 3 or Personal Protection Officer Level 4 licensure AND
• IAHSS-B - Certified Security Officer-Basic (IAHSS) within 90 days OR
• IAHSS-A - Certified Security Officer-Advanced (IAHSS) within 90 days OR
• IAHSS-S - Certified Security Officer-Supervisor (IAHSS) within 90 days AND
• DL - Driver License - State Licensure -- Upon hire must have a valid Driver's License. Must obtain a Texas DL within 90 days within 90 days AND
• NVCRISIS - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 60 days

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Must have the ability to multi task and function calmly in stressful situations

• Must possess strong customer service skills

• Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to, knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Webmail

• Knowledgeable of all Public Safety Policies and Procedures

• Understand HIPAA and Patient confidentiality compliance

• Demonstrates emergency preparedness knowledge

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform Yes
• Scrubs No
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed, 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower — a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women’s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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