Security Guard FT FED Alamo

South Texas Health System; Alamo, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 40,116,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Security Guard to patrol hospital grounds, monitor access, and respond to incidents in a professional, unarmed capacity. The role emphasizes courtesy, safety, and situational awareness across day and night shifts.

You will inspect IDs for restricted areas, guard exits, and report malfunctions to facility leadership while coordinating with staff to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Texas Non-Commissioned Security Officer License within 45 days of hire.
• Possess Texas Operator’s/Commercial Driver's License as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital grounds and building to deter damage, theft, or harm.
• Observe activity and report unusual incidents to supervisor or management.
• Inspect IDs for entry to restricted areas and monitor exits.
• Interact with the public and staff with courtesy and professionalism.

Education

High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

Must be able to acquire a Valid Texas DPS Non-Commissioned Security Officer License within 45 days of hire.

Must possess the appropriate Texas Operator’s and/or Commercial Driver's License to operate motor vehicles.

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Security Guard watches and patrols hospital, building or office grounds and property to defend against damage, theft, of harm caused by others. Duties are performed unarmed. Walks or drives around premises to insure building or post security. Maintains a lookout at exits to guard against theft. Inspects identification of persons prior to entering restricted areas. The security guard observes activity at a particular post or posts and reports any unusual activities to the supervisor of other responsible person. Performs routine monitoring and reporting duties and follows specific guidelines for observing and reporting such incidents. Reports malfunctions of equipment that may impact the security and well being of the facility to supervisor and/or facility management. Required to interact with public and other facility staff with courtesy and professionalism.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age

2. Be capable of working efficiently and effectively at any time of the day or night, including irregular and unscheduled hours, after sufficient rest.

3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

2. Must be able to acquire a Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Non-Commissioned Security Officer License with-in 45 days of hire.

3. Must possess the appropriate Texas Operator’s and/or Commercial Driver's License to operate motor vehicles.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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