Security Officer - Evenings

Texas Health Resources; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Family-friendly environment

Job summary

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is seeking a Security Officer to protect hospital facilities and staff. The role requires vigilance, timely response to incidents, and collaboration with local law enforcement when needed.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent; 2 years in security or related field preferred. Evening shifts (Wednesday–Sunday) with paid training and a family-friendly environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred in Business Admin, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or related field.
• 2 years of security, law enforcement, or military police preferred; 2 years healthcare/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and clinics for after-hour security.
• Lock and open doors according to schedules.
• Provide escorts to and from parking areas.
• Identify and remove unauthorized individuals from property.
• Maintain compliance with Texas Health Police policies.
• Pursue and detain individuals involved in crime.
• Complete incident/offense reports and narratives.
• Interact with police, fire personnel, patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Independent decision making

De-escalation

Physical defense ability

Situational awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Security Officer Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

Work Location: Texas Health Arlington Memorial, 800 West Randol Mill Rd., Arlington, TX 76012

Work Hours: Full-Time; Wednesday - Sunday from 2:00pm to 10:30pm

Department Highlights

• Paid training.
• Friendly family-orientated environment.

Qualifications

• Education · High School Diploma or Equivalent Required And · Associate's Degree Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security or closely related field Preferred.
• Experience · 2 Years of security, law enforcement, or military police Preferred and · 2 Years of healthcare or education Preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications · DL - Drivers License Class C and insurable Upon Hire Req And · ACPI - Advanced Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 30 Days Req And · NCSO - Non-Commissioned Security Officer Texas Private Security Level 2 (not required if have Level 3) 120 Days Req And · CSO - Commissioned Security Officer Texas Private Security Level 3 (2 attempts permitted). Biannual recertification. 120 Days Req And · TASER Certification Complete Course & Certification (2 attempts permitted). Annual recertification. 120 Days Req.

Skills

• Ability to make independent decisions with tact and mature/positive attitude. ability to assume responsibilities. Ability to be cooperative, discreet and courteous within scope of assigned authority.
• Must possess the ability to physically defend and/or restrain people.
• Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation.

What You Will Do

• Patrol buildings and clinics for unlocked secured areas for after-hour entry.
• Locks and opens doors according to schedules.
• Provides individual and group escorts to and from parking areas.
• Identifies and removes unauthorized individuals from property.
• Maintains compliance with Texas Health Police policies.
• Pursues and detains persons involved in criminal activity.
• Fills out incident/offense report forms and composes narratives.
• Interacts with police, fire personnel, patients, visitors, and staff.
• Provides security for mobile health teams during community events.
• Conducts safety and security training for staff.
• Conducts building risk assessments.
• Randomly monitors building openings and closings to ensure safety protocols are being adhered to.
• Performs monthly tests of building duress alarms and lockdown systems.
• Provides onsite uniformed presence, as needed, for buildings experiencing imminent threats.
• Conducts random weapon screening.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences and surveillance activities.
• Reports and escalates situations to the Threat Management team as appropriate.
• Provides quality customer service to Texas Health employees, visitors, and guest.
• Greets people with courtesy and respect using the 10/5 rule.
• Provides directions and assistance employees, visitors and guests.
• Provide general information regarding Texas Health campuses.
• Provides transport/and escorts to and from campus parking lots.
• Responds timely to calls for service and emergency situations.
• Assesses the situation and utilizes appropriate de-escalation measures.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and provides the appropriate level of force for the situation.
• Responds to and activates the appropriate emergency response code.
• Interacts with and provides assistance to Police, Fire, EMS and other emergency staff as required.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THR a great place to work.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Highlights

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas. We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences, and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center, and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more. As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we’re one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

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