Security Officer - CSO

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Commissioned Security Officer to maintain a safe environment within the hospital. You will patrol posts, assist patients and staff, and deter incidents through visible security presence.

Responsibilities include logging visits, monitoring access and parking, responding to emergencies with AED and basic life support, and completing incident reports. A valid LCSO license and Texas driver’s license are required.

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.

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

High School Diploma or GED

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.