SECURITY OFFCR (ARMED/COMMISS)

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

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

Job Summary:

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

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensure/certification/registration: Must meet TCOLE certification and/or Licensed in the State of Texas
• Experience required: Previous experience as a patrol officer required.
• De-escalation training (obtained CPI within six months of employment) in required specialty
• Education required: High School diploma, preferred Associate degree in Criminal Justice.

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