Security Officer

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Luke's Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity to make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

• 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.

Security Officer 1 (Unarmed Security) is 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.

• 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 with system policies.
• Provide exceptional customer service to staff, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Respond immediately to emergency/unusual situations including disturbances, disruptive employees, patients, vendors & visitors, fires and medical emergencies; restrain agitated patients in accordance with Tenet Corporate Security and facility policy.
• Prepare and submit all required incident documentation according to Tenet Corporate Security and facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties, as well as regulatory requirements needed for the position.
• Control and regulate pedestrian and vehicle traffic when volume and events require it in an orderly and safe manner.
• Enforce facility access control policy and parking regulations.
• Provide safety escorts and assistance to employees, patients and visitors.
• Patrol and protect the facilities by foot and/or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal/unauthorized activities.
• Prevent and 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.

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/License: Must obtain and maintain appropriate state license/certifications.

• Level II Noncommissioned Security Officer with the Texas Commission on Private Security within 60 days of hire.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); 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.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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