Security Officer III - Ben Taub

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System is seeking a Security Officer to patrol and secure all Harris Health locations, promoting safety across facilities. The role involves responding to crisis activations, deterring elopements, and assisting medical staff during emergencies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, Texas driver license, CPR/IAHSS/TPSB certifications within set timelines, and experience in healthcare security is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of security/healthcare security or related experience preferred.
• CPR/IAHSS TPSB basic certifications required by hire.
• Must be able to communicate in English and use computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Patrol, protect, and secure Harris Health System buildings and grounds.
• Respond to crisis activations and assist with patient safety as needed.
• Coordinate with security supervisor; supervise shift activities in their absence.
• Maintain situational awareness to prevent incidents and elope events.

Skills

Above average verbal communication

Reporting/writing

Public interaction

Typing 20-29 wpm

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Job description

About Us

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 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.

Serves as assigned Mileu Officer in designated hospital areas. Work requires a continuously high level of awareness in the milieu in order to react promptly and effectively to emergencies, and visual acuity in order to detect suspicious activities. Work requires ability to physically intervene in medical and behavioral emergencies. Work also requires exposure to risk of physical injury by assaultive patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

License & Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) Basic Peace Officer Certification or TPSB (Texas Private Security Bureau) Level III Certification required at point of hire
• CPR training within six months of employment
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training Program within six months of employment
• Aggression Management within six months of employment
• Must be registered by the Texas Private Security Bureau within 90 days of employment.

• TPSB Level IV Certification preferred

Work Experience

Three (3) years work experience In security, criminal justice, military, or healthcare, or a combination of the above

Five (5) years healthcare security or behavioral health experience preferred

Communication Skills

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Writing /Reports

Proficiencies

P.C. Typing; 20-29 wpm, MS Word

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. Supervises shift activities in the absence of the security supervisor.