Healthcare Security & Safety Officer

Surgery Partners; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Security Officer to help protect patients, staff, and visitors on-site. The role requires a high school diploma and prefers 2 years in security or healthcare settings. Candidates should have or obtain First Aid/CPR/AEC within 60 days and pass background checks.

Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, and coordination with facilities maintenance. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to hospital policies, and clear reporting of incidents.

Qualifications

• 2 years security or law enforcement preferred.
• 2 years healthcare or education preferred.
• Must pass drug testing and criminal background check.
• Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
• Complete the Level II training course.
• First Aid/CPR/AEC Certification within 60-days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Escorts visitors, patients, and staff to and from parking areas.
• Assists motorists who become stranded on facility property.
• Monitors central mechanical plant equipment hourly.
• Monitors building HVAC equipment via Building Automation System.
• Reports maintenance issues via work order portal.
• Reports urgent maintenance concerns to on-call number.
• Patrols assigned areas and buildings for safety and security.
• Conducts searches for contraband and maintains security.
• Inspects alarms, locks, and fire extinguishers.
• Participates in safety and maintenance inspections.
• Responds to medical emergencies as first responders with equipment.
• Enforces local laws and hospital regulations.
• Collects statements, evidence, photos and video for investigations as needed.
• Documents activities through reports and logs.
• Monitors video surveillance and fire alarm systems.
• De-escalates individuals as needed.
• Evacuations and fire drills participation.
• Attends in-service trainings and mandated fire safety training.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Stress management

Safety awareness

First aid (CPR/AEC)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking a Security Officer to help protect patients, staff, and visitors on-site. The role requires a high school diploma and prefers 2 years in security or healthcare settings. Candidates should have or obtain First Aid/CPR/AEC within 60 days and pass background checks.

Responsibilities include patrols, incident response, and coordination with facilities maintenance. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to hospital policies, and clear reporting of incidents.