Security Officer

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network, a major healthcare system in North Texas, is seeking a full-time Security Officer at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. The role focuses on protecting patients, visitors, staff and property and serving as a public relations representative for the district police department.

Responsibilities include conducting security patrols, addressing incidents, assisting during events, and coordinating with law enforcement as necessary.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver license.
• Completion of defensive driving courses as required.
• Defensive tactics and security officer training as required within timeframes.
• Calming Angry Persons training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs security and safety patrols in assigned areas.
• Monitors and investigates safety and security incidents; coordinates with police as needed.
• Assists departments and events to maintain hospital operations.
• Provides escorts to staff, patients and visitors.
• Responds to alarms and maintains barriers and signs.
• Submitting reports as required and ensuring safety regulations.

Skills

Security experience

MS Office

Bilingual skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road

• Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
• Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
• Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .

To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .

Job Title

Security Officer

Requisition Number

46336

Employment Type

Full Time

Division

SUPPORT SERVICES - FACILITIES, TRANS, POLICE

Compensation Type

Hourly

Job Category

Support Services

Hours Worked

TBD

Location

John Peter Smith Hospital

Shift Worked

TBD-To be determined

Job Description

Job Summary: The Security Officer is responsible for the physical protection of District patients, visitors, staff and property consistent with federal, state, and local laws, District policies and procedures. This position is also required to act as a liaison with the public and District employees and serve as public relations representatives for the TCHD Police Department.

Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities

• Performs security and safety patrols in assigned areas. Report security and safety issues as appropriate.
• Monitors and investigates all safety, security, and unusual incidents on District property. Contacts TCHD Police and/or other agencies as required when a Police Officer presence is necessitated.
• Assists departments, clinics, and healthcare areas during internal and external events that may affect normal hospital operations.
• Provides personal escorts to District personnel, patients, and visitors as requested.
• Ensures, through appropriate patrol techniques, proper barriers, barricades, and warning signs are in place.
• Ensures maintenance requests are forwarded to appropriate departments relative to safety issues such as lighting, equipment failures, etc.
• Participates in disaster drills and operations as necessary.
• Prepares and submits TCHD PD reports and other JPS reports as necessary.
• Ensures safety regulations are complied with in an effort to facilitate an efficient and accident-free environment.
• Demonstrates courteous and professional demeanor toward all persons.
• Complies with District and JCAHO mandatory training requirements and any additional training requirements set forth by the department.
• Must be professional in appearance and in compliance with the TCHD PD uniform policy.
• Hear and respond to audible emergency alarms and instructions transmitted on the TCHD PD radio.
• Respond audibly to public inquiries and transmit clearly over a TCHD PD radio.
• Must excel at decision making, problem solving, and customer service.
• Receive and process lost/found property and evidence as directed by policies and procedures.
• Respond to violent physical encounters using the appropriate force necessary in accordance with State and Federal laws and TCHD PD policies and procedures.
• Testify in court as required.Respond appropriately to all requests for assistance in accordance with JPS and TCHD PD policy and procedures.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to complete all job duties and functions of the role with or without assistive/adaptive devices, and/or reasonable accommodations.
• Work environments may differ based on job functions and location. Work is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Valid Texas driver license.
• Completion of the Department’s defensive driving course. May be obtained subsequent to hire.
• Completion of the IAHSS Basic Training Certification Course. Must be obtained within one year from the date of hire.
• Completion of the TCHD PD approved defensive tactics training course. Must be completed within six months of hire.
• Completion of the TCHD PD Security Officer training program. Must be completed within six months of hire.
• Completion of the “Calming Angry Persons” training. Must be completed within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 plus year of experience as a security officer or health care security officer.
• 1 plus year of experience using Microsoft Professional Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bilingual skills

Location Address

1500 S. Main Street

Fort Worth, Texas, 76104

United States