Security Officer

Overview

Saint Luke's Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Summary

Security Officer 1 (Unarmed Security) are instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection and traffic/parking control. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL / PRIMARY DUTIES
(The essential job functions or primary responsibilities that must be performed unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation – all job functions should begin with an action verb)
• Protect life, property, information and reputation by employing situational awareness; monitoring and securing designated
entrances/exits; observing flow of employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors and visitors into the facility; verifying
credentials and providing directions to authorized areas.
• Evaluate and respond in a timely manner to events and incidents in accordance to System policies.
• Provides exceptional customer service to staff, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Respond immediately, or as the appropriate, to emergency/unusual situations including disturbances, disruptive employees,
patients, vendors & visitors, fires and medical emergencies (i.e. including, but not limited to restraining agitated patients in
accordance to Tenet Corporate Security and facility policy).
• Prepares and submits all required incident documentation according to Tenet Corporate Security and facility policies and
procedures.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties, as well as working
knowledge of regulatory requirements needed for position.
• Control and regulate pedestrian and vehicle traffic, when volume and events require, in an orderly and safe manner.
• Enforce facility access control policy and parking regulations.
• Provide safety escorts and assistance to employees, patients and visitors.
• Patrols and protects the facilities by foot and/or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal/unauthorized activities.
• Prevent/report all violations of security and safety rules and regulations utilizing identified Tenet Corporate Security
processes.
• Respond to protective alarm signals or other unusual/suspicious activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION: n/a
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Two to three years in a security role, law enforcement or military background.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: n/a
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Requires the ability to obtain, and maintain, appropriate state license/certifications for this position.

• Level II Noncommissioned Security Officer with the Texas Commission on Private Security within 60 days of hire
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within 60 days of employment or transfer date into the department

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Texas Security Officer Commission Level III

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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