Security Officer

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center is seeking a Security Officer to protect patients, families, visitors and staff within the Medical Center in Fort Worth. The role involves routine patrols, incident response, and maintaining a courteous, professional presence to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for healing.

The Security Officer will report to the Director of Security, participate in training, and support the hospital’s safety commitments while working a 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine security patrols and maintain a secure environment for patients, families, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Incident response

Professional conduct

Communication with public

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

IAHSS Basic Security exam (within 18 months)

Texas Commission of Private Security Commission (within 90 days)

BLS certification (within 90 days)

Tools

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Security Shift: Second Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 40 Summary: Be a Hero Behind the Scenes Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? Join our team at Cook Children’s where every day is an opportunity to protect patients, families, visitors and staff while helping create a safe and welcoming environment for healing. As a Security Officer, you’ll serve as a trusted presence throughout the hospital while helping protect those who need it most. If you’re professional, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you.

Responsible to the Director of Security for providing routine security patrol; responding to incidents, offenses, and emergency situations; maintaining locked areas; reporting criminal offenses to the Director; interacting with Police and Fire officials; and representing the Medical Center in a polite, friendly, professional manner to patients, family members, visitors, employees, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Work toward the departmental aim of providing for: The personal safety of all patients, visitors, medical staff, volunteers and employees of the hospital.
• The protection of personal property belonging to all patients, visitors, medical staff, volunteers and employees of the hospital.
• The protection of the physical privacy of all patients, visitors, medical staff, volunteers and employees of the hospital.
• The protection of all hospital-owned property.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months security experience.
• Willing and qualified to pass IAHSS Basic Security exam within 18 months of hire.
• Successful completion of physical assessment and Occupational Health requirements.
• Pass Psychological assessment.
• Good driving record.
• Willing and qualified to be commissioned by the Texas Commission of Private Security within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Texas Drivers license, in good standing within 90 days of hire.
• BLS completed within 90 days of hire.

Schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Weekday days off may include Tuesday/Wednesday or Wednesday/Thursday. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

About Us: Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment. Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.