Security Officer - CSO

Texas Children's; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital North Austin is seeking a full-time Security Officer for the night shift to ensure a safe environment and deter crime. You will patrol, assist staff and patients, and respond to incidents while documenting activities and maintaining logs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a Texas driver's license, and the ability to pass background checks; healthcare settings experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Texas Driver's License required.
• Background check review required.
• LCSO - Commissioned Security Officer License preferred.
• 1 year security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide security functions in designated posts during varying hours and shifts.
• Patrol assigned buildings, monitor visitors, patients and staff for rule compliance.
• Maintain sign-in logs and documents as prescribed.
• Operate company vehicles and other assigned duties.
• Monitor traffic and parking in designated areas.
• Respond to emergencies, use AED, provide basic life support as needed.
• Attend department training and respiratory fit testing as required.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Texas Driver's License

LCSO License preferred

Job description

We are searching for a full time, night shift Security Officer for Texas Children's Hospital- North Austin - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide a safe and secure environment during the shift within the boundaries of the assigned position and/or post. You will assist the general public, staff or patients in all matters of safety and security. You will patrol an assigned area and/or facility. You stand post as instructed and serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detect suspicious activities; watch for criminal acts or client/parent rule infractions and address them appropriately. You respond to all incidents by providing assistance as needed, protecting personnel and property within reason, and securing the incident scene until properly relieved. You conduct initial investigation of incidents and are responsible for documenting incident details and completing all appropriate reports and forms, as necessary.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide security functions in a designated patrol position and/or posts during varying hours and shifts
• Periodically foot patrol specific buildings assigned, observing visitors, patient and staff for compliance to the organization's rules and protocol
• Ensure that the required sign-in logs and documents are properly maintained as prescribed by departmental procedures
• Operate company vehicles and other assigned duties
• Monitor traffic and parking in designated areas
• May respond in the case of an emergency and use AED, or assist in providing basic life support, and utilize Personal Protective Equipment
• Attend and complete hospital and departmental required training
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED Required
• Texas Driver's License Required
• Must be able to pass a review of motor vehicle record and background check.
• LCSO - Commissioned Security Officer License preferred
• 1 year experience preferred