Security Officer

Commonspirit-Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to patrol designated areas, deter crime, and protect people and property. You will monitor surveillance, dispatch staff, and maintain logs while upholding hospital values and contributing to a secure environment.

Ideal candidates show vigilance, strong observation, CPR/BLS readiness, and experience with dispatch systems and healthcare security settings. This on-site role supports Northwest Houston communities served by St.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED upon hire.
• 1 year of security officer experience or 6 months in healthcare security.
• Law enforcement or military background preferred.
• Basic Life Support - CPR certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle and provide service and protection.
• Investigate suspicious activity, respond to incidents, and prepare incident reports.
• Monitor electronic surveillance and dispatch appropriate personnel for investigations.
• Operate radio communications, answer calls, and log daily radio activity for reports.
• Provide information and safety escorts to patients, visitors and staff; collaborate with departments and external agencies.

Skills

Vigilance

Observational skills

Electronic surveillance

Dispatch systems

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Radio dispatch systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Security Officer, you will maintain the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime.

Every day you will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property, all while embodying our core values and supporting strategic quality improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional vigilance, strong observational skills, proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems, and a commitment to protecting our community while upholding our organizational values and contributing to a secure environment.

• Responsible for patrolling assigned areas, on foot or by vehicle, Provides service and protection


• Investigates suspicious person(s) or activity, responds to crimes in progress, crimes that have occurred, disturbances, accidents, various public service calls, and other miscellaneous incidents.


• Investigates complaints, criminal incidents, suspicious activity and accidents. Prepares detailed written incident reports.


• When assigned to dispatch, effectively monitors electronic surveillance equipment to identify any suspicious person(s) or activity and dispatches appropriate personnel to investigate; Operates base radio station by dispatching appropriate personnel to emergency situations and/or requests for assistance by monitoring all radio traffic, Responsible for answering multiple telephone lines in response to routine and emergency inquires and dispatches appropriate personnel in regards to those inquires; Maintains appropriate logs of daily radio communications received from shift personnel and requests received via telephone; tabulates data from logs to produce required activity reports.


• Provides general information and assistance to patients, visitors and employees, including safety related escorts as requested, to various campus locations.


• Collaborates with various department personnel and external agencies to gather and exchange information; promote departmental services provided to the campus.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or


• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and


• One (1) year of experience as security officer or


• Six (6) months experience as a security officer in a healthcare setting or


• Law enforcement or military experience


• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and


• Non Commissioned Security Officer: TX, upon hire or


• Commissioned Security Officer: TX, upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital is 106 bed facility that is nationally-recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to Northwest Houston communities including Willowbrook, Champions and Tomball. With the resources and expertise of the St. Luke’s Health system, St. Luke's-The Vintage offers the latest advancements in diagnostic and surgical services, including heart care, lung health and orthopedics. St. Luke’s Health is a member of CommonSpirit.