Hospital Security Officer: Crisis Response & Patrol

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston seeks a Security Officer to patrol and secure all campuses. You will monitor access, respond to incidents, and support clinical staff as needed, including preventing patient elopements and assisting with restraints.

Positions require a High School Diploma or GED, Texas driver license, and BLS. Certifications must be completed within set timelines. Weekend, holiday, and disaster-responder duties are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training Program must be completed within six months of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital based AHA program.
• Aggression Management certification or equivalent required within 30 days; recertify upon expiration if held.
• TPSB III: Must be Registered by the Texas Private Security Bureau within 90 days of employment.
• One year of security/related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Patrol, protect, and secure all Harris Health System buildings and grounds.
• Promote safety and security at all locations; respond to crisis intervention activations.
• Assist medical staff with restraint of patients as requested; prevent patient elopements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written reports

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

PC

Typing 20 WPM

Job description

Harris Health System in Houston seeks a Security Officer to patrol and secure all campuses. You will monitor access, respond to incidents, and support clinical staff as needed, including preventing patient elopements and assisting with restraints.

Positions require a High School Diploma or GED, Texas driver license, and BLS. Certifications must be completed within set timelines. Weekend, holiday, and disaster-responder duties are expected.