Security Officer II - Ben Taub

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is seeking a Security Officer II to ensure the safety and security of their facilities. The role involves patrolling the premises and responding to safety concerns with minimum qualifications including a high school diploma and specific security certifications. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and offers a versatile work schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in security, criminal justice, military, healthcare, or related fields required.
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training Program must be completed within six months of employment.
• Proficiency in English required for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patrolling, protecting, and securing all Harris Health System's buildings and grounds.
• Promotes safety and security at all Harris Health locations.
• Handles crisis interventions and assists medical staff with patient restraints.

Skills

Communication

Verbal Skills

MS Word

Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CCTV

Electronic access control

Patrol vehicle

Job description

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Job Description

Harris Health System 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); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

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Job Description

Harris Health System 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); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

Job Summary

Responsible for patrolling, protecting, and securing all Harris Health System's buildings and grounds, promoting safety and security at all locations. Promotes safety and security at all Harris Health locations. Responds to all crisis intervention team activations, prevents patient elopements, and assist medical staff with restraint of patients as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

School Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses & Certifications

IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training Program must be completed within six months of employment.

Valid Texas Driver's License

Basic Life Support from a hospital based AHA program

Aggression Management certification or equivalent certification required within 30days. If certification other than Aggression Management is held at the time of hire, must be recertified as Aggression Management upon expiration of held certification.

TPSB III: Must be Registered by the Texas Private Security Bureau within 90 days of employment.

Work Experience: One (1) year experience in security, criminal justice, military, healthcare, or related experience; or a combination of the above.

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Writing /Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing 20 WPM

Job Attributes

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime

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. Proficiency in the use of computers is required

Equipment Operated: PC based electronic access control, CCTV, parking systems, Handheld Radio systems, and Patrol vehicle

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other, Information Technology, and Management

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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