Hospital Security Officer — Protect, De-escalate & Grow

Doctors-Hospital-of-Lared; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Excellent benefit packages

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility delivering a range of medical services. The Security Officer will help ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff, handle multiple priorities, and make decisions under pressure while managing challenging interactions.

The position requires Texas TCOLE certification or eligibility, and prior patrol officer experience is preferred; CPI de-escalation training within six months is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Texas TCOLE license or eligibility required.
• Previous patrol officer experience required.
• De-escalation training (CPI) within six months of employment.
• High School diploma; Associate degree in Criminal Justice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Make decisions under pressure and manage anger, fear or hostility appropriately.

Skills

Patrol experience

De-escalation training

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Criminal Justice (preferred)

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility delivering a range of medical services. The Security Officer will help ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff, handle multiple priorities, and make decisions under pressure while managing challenging interactions.

The position requires Texas TCOLE certification or eligibility, and prior patrol officer experience is preferred; CPI de-escalation training within six months is mandatory.