Hospital Security Officer: Patient Safety & Service

Surgery Partners, Inc; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to safeguard healthcare facilities and personnel. You will monitor premises, escort visitors and staff, and respond to incidents with professional customer service.

Responsibilities include hourly rounds, building and equipment monitoring, and assisting with safety inspections to ensure a secure environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years security or law enforcement preferred.
• 2 years healthcare or education preferred.
• Driver’s License Class C
• 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
• Possess a Private Security License
• 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.
• Provides continuous monitoring of central mechanical plant equipment through hourly rounding.
• Provides continuous monitoring of building HVAC equipment through remote online Building Automation System.
• Reports any building maintenance issues found on hourly rounding in the facility work order request portal.
• Reports any urgent building maintenance concerns the maintenance on call phone number.
• Checks buildings and assigned areas to ensure safety and security providing walkthroughs of patient occupied units.
• Conducts search of grounds, buildings, vehicles and assists with unit searches for contraband.
• Checks perimeter fences, exit doors, fire extinguisher cabinets
• Participate in safety/maintenance inspections on the buildings and grounds. Inspects electronic locks and security equipment.
• Monitors surrounding area for weather or hazards that could endanger the facility

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Stress management

Security experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver’s License Class C

Private Security License

Level II training course

First Aid/CPR/AEC Certification

Job description

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Hospital Security Officer to safeguard healthcare facilities and personnel. You will monitor premises, escort visitors and staff, and respond to incidents with professional customer service.

Responsibilities include hourly rounds, building and equipment monitoring, and assisting with safety inspections to ensure a secure environment for patients and staff.