Security Officer - NCSO

TCH Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time night shift NCSO Security Officer to provide a safe, secure environment and assist staff, patients, and visitors in all safety matters.

The role focuses on access control, visitor management, incident reporting, and emergency response; requires BLS, NCSO, Texas Driver's License, and at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification by the American Heart Association.
• NCSO certification from Texas DPS required within 90 days.
• Texas Driver's License with 90 days of entry.
• Clean driving record and MVR check.
• Minimum 1 year security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide security at designated posts during varying hours and shifts.
• Monitor visitor logs and entry logs; maintain logs per procedures.
• Perform access control and visitor management in secure areas.
• Report hazards or suspicious activity to supervisors.
• Complete DAR, incident, and hospital reports as required.
• Assist in emergencies following proper procedures.
• Document incidents with security supervision.

Skills

Customer service experience

Professional demeanor

Emergency response awareness

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

BLS - Basic Life Support

NCSO - Noncommission Security Officer

TDR - Texas Driver's License

Job description

We are searching for a full-time night shift NCSO Security Officer -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide a safe and secure environment during the shift and within the area of the assigned post. The officer will assist the public, staff, and/or patients in all matters of safety and security. The security officer NCSO staffs a post as instructed and serves as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detects suspicious activities; watches for criminal acts or client rule infractions and addressed them appropriately. This position’s primary function is to assist with access control and visitor management into appropriate secure areas. This position documents the access through the visitor management system at their assigned post. The Security Officer NCSO also observes and reports any issues dealing with the safety and security of their assigned post to the Security upper leader.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides security functions at designated posts during varying hours and shifts
• Observes all persons entering and exiting the Hospital and/or assigned area of responsibility; maintains visitor and entry logs
• Ensures that the required sign-in logs and documents are properly maintained as prescribed by departmental procedures
• Monitors all carry out items and inspects them when the situation warrants
• Provides proactive customer service functions to employees and visitors of the hospital. Always maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. Carries out responsibilities in a firm but courteous manner, seeking to invoke a willing response from visitors and employees
• Provides security functions at designated post locations
• Monitors the area as assigned, observing all conditions around their post and/or floor assigned for potential threats to the safety of patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff
• Reports any hazardous conditions and suspicious activity to the Sergeant, Lieutenant or Mission Control dispatcher immediately, using radio and other means of communication according to established departmental procedures
• Completes Daily Activity Reports (DAR), Incident, and TCH Online reports as required by the hospital and departmental procedures.
• Assists in emergency situations by following the proper procedure for response
• Documents incidents as directed by security supervision
• If certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), may respond in the case of an emergency and use AED and Personal Protective Equipment
  Responds to and assists hospital personnel with patient transport, elevator prioritization and reports during fire alarms, accidents, missing child alerts, and elevator entrapments
• Trains for and responds to disaster situations in the hospital including visitor management functions, emergency lockdown, active patrol, de-escalations, security standbys, and other emergency job functions.
• Successfully completes all necessary exams for initial and ongoing certifications
• 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.

Skills & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association,
• NCSO - Noncommission Security Officer by the Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security Board, acquired within 90 days of entering the role,
• TDR - Texas Driver's License by the State of Texas, acquired within 90 days of entering the role,
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check demonstrating a clear driving record as defined by the routine driver qualifications outlined in the Texas Children's Fleet Safety Policy and Procedure by the job entry date. Must also maintain a clean driving record
• 1 year of Security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience