Security Guard / Security / FT / Night / Weekend

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention Bonus Program

Loan Forgiveness Program

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Security Guard for night and weekend shifts. The role involves maintaining safety, responding to emergencies, monitoring CCTV, and assisting with life-safety programs.

The candidate must hold a Texas Private Security Level II License and be eligible for related state licenses. Employees gain access to a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with no felony convictions in the past 10 years.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must hold or be eligible for Texas security licenses.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and lead life-safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests by radio, pager, telephone, or other methods of communication.
• Responds to emergency calls for assistance.
• Monitors CCTV system and troubleshoots as needed.
• Maintains logs of inspections.
• Participates in fire drills and life safety programs.
• Provide escorts to law enforcement and mental health services as required.
• Enforce NWTHS Parking Policy and Non-Smoking Policy.

Skills

Situational awareness

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Private Security Level II License

Texas Peace Officer License or TCPS License (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: Security Guard / FT Nighs & Weekends

Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Security Guard position provides security services for the Security and Safety Department. The Security Guard position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups. The employee must maintain a Texas Private Security Level II License.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• A. Responds to requests by radio, pager, telephone, or other methods of communication.
• B. Responds to emergency calls for assistance.
• C. Responds to Panic Alarms within the facility and/or Pavilion.
• D. Conducts periodic inspection tours based on pre-determined priorities and conditions.
• E. Monitors CCTV security system, and must become proficient in the use of same, and develop the ability to trouble shoot if required.
• F. Maintains logs of inspections as required.
• G. Completes incident reports as required on any Criminal and/or Civil Situations.
• H. Participates in fire drills and other Life Safety awareness programs and documents as required.
• I. Participates in and supports a process to improve performance of services.
• J. Responds to requests from the Pavilion to help with Mental Health Situations.
• K. Must attend Verbal De-Escalation Training, and deals with Mental Health patients. This training would apply initially and annually thereafter.
• L. Required to attend and be proficient at Handle With Care Training and deals with Mental Health patients. This training would apply initially and annually thereafter.
• M. Serves subpoena’s as required.
• N. Appear in Court as needed to provide testimony
• O. Provide escorts to Law Enforcement Agencies, TDCJ, and Mental Health as required.
• P. Assist Child Protective Services as required.
• Q. Register and Log Sex Offenders as necessary.
• R. Issue and log Criminal Trespass Warnings as they arise.
• S. Required to do lockups and unlocks of doors daily throughout the facility to include the Pavilion, Wound Care, and J O Wyatt (if assigned).
• T. Enforce NWTHS Parking Policy to include Written Citations.
• U. Enforce NWTHS Non-Smoking Policy to include Written Citations.
• V. Duties not otherwise stipulated as assigned by the Director of Security.

Benefit Highlights

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. U.S. citizen of good character with no Felony or Class A convictions (including probation or deferred adjudication) no Class B convictions (including probation or deferred adjudication) in the past 10 years

2. High School Diploma or GED required

3. Possess a valid Texas drivers license with a good driving record

4. Required to hold (or be eligible for) either a valid State of Texas Peace Officers License or a valid Commissioned Private Security Guard License issued by the Texas Commission on Private Security (TCPS). Must remain compliant with TPCS renewal regulations.

5. Experience in arrest, search and seizure, interviewing techniques and interrogation preferred

6. Handle with care class required and maintained yearly.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.

2. Must be able to work under stressful conditions and remain calm in various environments.

3. Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, patients, families, vendors, visitors, and others.

4. Ability to read, write, and converse in English at a high school graduate level.

5. Ability to understand laws and regulations.

6. Ability to perform lifting (minimum of 50 pounds,) bending, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods.

7. Ability to tolerate high noise levels, extreme temperatures, and/or weather conditions for prolonged periods.

8. Ability to understand and practice safety requirements in work involving exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological materials, dangerous equipment.

9. Ability to respond to pager, radio, telephone, and other auditory stimulation.

10. Ability to discriminate color.

11. Ability to perform basic math functions and measurements.

12. Must have normal hearing and be able to follow written and verbal instructions

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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 or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.