Security Officer - CSO

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Commissioned Security Officer to maintain a safe environment across assigned posts and shifts. You will be a visible deterrent, patrol facilities, assist staff and the public, and respond to incidents with appropriate reporting and action.

The role requires a H.S. Diploma or GED, Texas LCSO license, a valid Texas Driver's License, and at least one year of security, law enforcement, or military experience. Training and health-safety standards are a must.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• LCSO - Commissioned Security Officer License required.
• Texas Driver's License required.
• One year security, law enforcement, or military experience required.

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.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

LCSO - Commissioned Security Officer License

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values of Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As a Commissioned Security Officer, 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.

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.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED Required
• LCSO - Commissioned Security Officer License and Texas Driver's License Required
• One year security, law enforcement, or military experience required.

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.