Security Officer II
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Security
Security Guard, Site Security
About Us
Harris Health System 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, focusing on low‑income uninsured and underinsured patients through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services.
Job SummaryResponsible for patrolling, protecting and securing all Harris Health System buildings and grounds, promoting safety and security at all locations. Responds to crisis intervention activations, prevents patient elopements and assists medical staff with restraints as requested.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED
- At least one year of experience in security, criminal justice, military, healthcare, or related fields
- IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training Program completed within six months of employment
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Basic Life Support from a hospital‑based AHA program
- Aggression Management certification or equivalent within 30 days; if another cert is held at hire, must be recertified as Aggression Management upon expiration
- Registered with the Texas Private Security Bureau (TPSB III) within 90 days of employment
- Above average verbal and written communication
- Microsoft Word, PC, typing 20 WPM
- Work schedule:
weekends, holidays, flexible, overtime - Emergency (E‑1) availability during disaster situations
- English language proficiency required
- PC‑based electronic access control, CCTV, parking systems, handheld radio systems, patrol vehicle
Entry level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionOther, Information Technology, and Management
IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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