Hospital Security Officer - Safeguard Patients & Staff

Universal Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Competitive Compensation & Paid Time O

Excellent Benefit Packages

401(K) with company match and stock

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities at UH

HealthStream online CEU courses

Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Job summary

Universal Health Services operates Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX, seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires ability to handle multiple priorities, make quick decisions under pressure, and manage aggression and potential violence effectively.

Qualified candidates will have TCOLE certification or Texas licensure, patrol experience, and CPI-based de-escalation training within six months.

Qualifications

• Must meet TCOLE certification and/or Licensed in the State of Texas.
• Experience as a patrol officer required.
• De-escalation training (obtained CPI within six months of employment) in required specialty.

Responsibilities

• The Security Officer will ensure a safe and secure environment for all patients, visitors, and staff. The officer should handle multiple priorities, make decisions under pressure and manage anger, fear, hostility or violence of others appropriately.

Skills

Patrol experience

De-escalation training

Texas licensing

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

Universal Health Services operates Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX, seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires ability to handle multiple priorities, make quick decisions under pressure, and manage aggression and potential violence effectively.

Qualified candidates will have TCOLE certification or Texas licensure, patrol experience, and CPI-based de-escalation training within six months.