Public Safety Security Shift Coordinator - Nights

At Houston Methodist, the Public Safety/Security Shift Coordinator position is responsible for assigned activities of the Public Safety/Security department. In addition to performing the duties and functions of Security Officer, this position provides assignments, leads investigations and reviews reports for accuracy and thoroughness, staff protection, traffic control assignments, and emergency response services. This position provides Public Safety/Security to patients, visitors, physicians, and employees. This position exercises sound judgment and is self-motivated to work with limited supervision. The Public Safety/Security Shift Coordinator position must be flexible to work shift assignments, which includes all shifts and weekends. This position utilizes camera and card access systems.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• SECUR-N - Security Officer Non-Commissioned- State Licensure -- Submission of application within 14 days of hire date, and obtained within one year within 14 days OR
• SECUR-C - Security Officer Commissioned - State Licensure -- Commissioned Level 3 or Commissioned Personal Protection Officer Level 4 within 14 days AND
• IAHSS-B - Certified Security Officer-Basic (IAHSS) within 90 days OR
• IAHSS-S - Certified Security Officer-Supervisor (IAHSS) within 90 days OR
• IAHSS-A - Certified Security Officer-Advanced (IAHSS) within 90 days AND
• DL - Driver License - State Licensure -- must obtain in Texas 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* Yes

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 Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID, many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.