Security Officer I-Full Time-Day-LBJ

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston seeks a dedicated security professional to patrol, protect, and secure all Harris Health System buildings and grounds, ensuring safety across locations. The role supports crisis interventions and provides security during incidents.

Candidates should hold a High School Diploma or GED, with Basic Life Support and a Texas Driver's License; TPSB III registration is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support certification; training within 6 months of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• TPSB III registration within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Patrols, protects, and secures Harris Health System buildings and grounds.
• Responds to crisis intervention activations and provides security for the area.

Skills

Verbal communication

Writing/reports

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

MS Word

PC

Typing

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Responsible for patrolling, protecting, and securing of all Harris Health System's buildings and grounds promoting safety and security at all locations. Responds to all crisis intervention team activations and assists by providing security for area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support; training must be completed within six months of employment. Valid Texas Driver's License. TPSB III: Must be Registered by the Texas Private Security Bureau within 90 days of employment.
• Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing/ Reports
• Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing

Job Attributes

• Work Schedule: Weekends, Flexible, Overtime, Holidays
• Other Requirements: E-1 availability during disaster situations. Must be able to understand the English language and communicate it effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Equipment Operated: PC based electronic access control, CCTV, and parking systems. Handheld Radio systems. Patrol vehicle.