Security Officer

Job Description

Commissioned Security Officer

Hours of Work: TBD

Days of Week: Varies

Work Shift: 8X5 Day (United States of America)

• Management
• Nursing
• Professional A (degreed non-clinical)
• Professional B (degreed clinical)
• Support Services A (non-degreed non-clinical)
• Support Services B (Non-degreed clinical)
• Med Health Staff
• Health Connect

Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer

Chief of Police

• Required to report to work
• Not required to report to work

• Category A:
  Employee with no patient impact
• Category B:
  Employee with patient impact
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• FLSA:
  Non-exempt

Commissioned Security Officers provide for the security of patients, visitors, staff and property at Methodist Health System facilities. Officers serve as a visible deterrent to criminal activity, and may serve in both static and roving posts in and around the assigned facility. Officers identify security-related issues and recommend actions to address them. Additional duties include documenting observations and activities in well‑written reports, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Security officers assist staff with combative or aggressive patients, and use appropriate de‑escalation techniques to stabilize volatile incidents and protect the public. Officers must be capable of using lawful and reasonable force, when necessary, to defend themselves and others. Successful officers must be able to multi‑task and respond promptly and efficiently to calls for service and to address incidents that require security intervention.

Security officers also respond to assist peace officers and other security personnel, when needed. Officers shall be capable of skillfully operating metal detector equipment, and in restricting the unauthorized entry of weapons or persons into secured areas of the facility.

• Adults: 18+ years – 35 years
• Adults: 35+ years – 65 years
• Adults: 65+ years
• Children A: 18+ months – 3 years
• Children B: 3+ years – 5 years
• Children C: 5+ years – 12 years
• Children D: 12+ years – 18 years
• Infants: 0 – 18 months
• Not applicable (category A employee)

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Texas Class C driver’s license and insurable prior to hire;
Texas Private Security Board Level II certification required upon hiring;
Texas Private Security Board Level III (Commissioned, Armed) Security Officer required within 60 days of hire; CPR certification within 60 days;
Taser certification within 60 days. Officers must be able to maintain required certifications on an annual basis. Must be able to successfully complete a thorough psychological evaluation.

Security‑related work experience is preferred.

Must be physically capable of standing and walking for long periods. Must be physically capable of using lawful and appropriate physical skills and abilities to defend themselves and others from unlawful aggression or resistance.

• Complies with hospital policies and departmental directives
• Provides protective escorts to employees, patients and visitors
• Provides directional and way finding assistance
• Evaluates situations and responds appropriately, using de‑escalation techniques
• Supports police, fire and life‑safety activities in the assigned area of responsibility
• Patrols campus, providing security‑related assistance, observation, & reporting
• Identifies and removes unauthorized persons from campus
• Assists with access control and the locking and unlocking of doors
• Greets others with respect, courtesy, and compassion
  
  Subscribes to the values of Methodist Health System

Other duties as assigned.

Methodist Health System is a faith‑based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas‑based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest‑growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through…