Security Officer

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Security Officer (Level I) to safeguard patients, staff, and visitors. Under direct supervision, you will perform security duties and uphold hospital safety protocols while collaborating with other departments to ensure a secure environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and the ability to work rotating, part-time shifts. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certification; or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• IHSS Basic Security course within six months of employment.
• CPI in-service course within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• The Security Officer (Level I) performs security duties under direct supervision with clearly defined guidelines to support Hospital Security.
• Provides a safe and secure environment to prevent theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Coordinates all security activities with a primary focus on internal and external customer service.

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department EDO Security
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Part Time - Rotating

The Security Officer (Level I) performs security duties under direct supervision and with clearly defined guidelines in support of Hospital Security by providing a safe and secure environment to prevent theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Coordinates all security activities with primary focus on internal and external Customer Service.

Required Skills:

• Ability to apply Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with various individuals in stressful, highly sensitive situations.
• Ability to work effectively with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in unusual situations and in involvement with aggressive and violent psychiatric patients, visitors and intruders.
• Must be available to be contacted in case of an emergency.
• Ability to speak fluently in English and Spanish preferred.

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

One year of work related experience in a security setting required.

Must have no felony or misdemeanor convictions.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

Current CPR Certification; or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Education and Training:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Must complete Hospital’s in-service course (CPI) within three months of employment; and IHSS Basic Security course within six months of employment.