Security Officer - Sergeant

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital in Houston seeks a full-time night shift Sergeant - Security Officer to supervise patrols and investigations, and perform administrative tasks under a Commissioned Security Lieutenant or above. This role protects staff, patients, visitors and assets while maintaining a visible front-line supervisory presence.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, LCSO certification within 180 days, IAHSO CAHSO within 90 days, and a Texas Driver's License within 90 days; 3

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; LCSO certification within 180 days of entry.
• IAHSS CAHSO certification within 90 days of entry.
• Texas Driver's License obtained within 90 days of entry.
• Clean MVR and passing a Physical Fitness Test by entry date.
• 3 years of security, law enforcement, or military experience required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervisory security functions at posts and patrol locations.
• Patrols the hospital and monitors traffic and parking areas.
• Operates hospital vehicles and performs assigned duties.
• Responds to emergency situations and attends required trainings.
• Performs limited supervisory duties in supervisor's absence.

Skills

Security experience

LCSO certification

IAHSS CAHSO

Texas Driver's License

MVR clean driving record

Physical fitness test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are searching for a full time, night shift Sergeant - Security Officer at Texas Children's Hospital- Medical Center -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform field supervision of patrol and standing post activities, supervise and personally perform investigative work, and perform assigned administrative activities in carrying out the directions of the Commissioned Security Lieutenant or above. In addition, the Commissioned Security Sergeant is to assist in protecting the staff, patients, visitors, and assets of Texas Children's Hospital. To support the Texas Children's Hospital by providing a visible front-line supervisory presence, efficiently handling customer inquiries, and requests for assistance, conducting weapons and equipment inspections and documents as needed, and ensuring smooth traffic flow. To provide support to the Security Operations Managers and Lieutenants as required. Acts as a shift supervisor in the absence of the lieutenant or manager as directed.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides supervisory security functions at designated posts and patrol locations
• Patrols the Hospital
• Monitors traffic and parking in designated areas
• Operates Texas Children’s Hospital vehicles and other assigned duties
• Responds to emergency situations
• Attends training and keeps certifications up to date
• Limited Supervisory Duties

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 required
• LCSO - Commissioned Security Officer by the Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security Board, acquired within 180 days of entering the role required
• CAHSO - Cert Adv Healthcare Sec Officer by the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS), acquired within 90 days of entering the role required
• TDR - Texas Driver's License by the State of Texas, acquired within 90 days of entering the role required
• 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
• Must pass a Physical Fitness Test performed by Texas Children's Employee Health Services and/or an affiliate by the job entry date
• 3 years Security, law enforcement, or military experience required
• A Bachelor's degree may substitute for 2 years of the required security, law enforcement, or military experience

About Us

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children ’ s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children ’ s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children ’ s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children ’ s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children ’ s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children ’ s Health Plan, the nation ’ s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children ’ s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children ’ s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children ’ s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Job Info

• Job Identification 426151
• Job Category Safety/Security
• Posting Date 08/24/2026, 03:51 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 6651 Main St, Houston, TX, 77030, US