Security Officer - $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

21h

About The Position

Commissioned Security Officers provide security for patients, visitors, staff, and property at Methodist Health System facilities. They serve as visible deterrents to criminal activity and may work static or roving posts in and around an assigned facility. Officers identify security-related issues and recommend actions to address them. They document observations and activities in clear, well-written reports and assist staff with combative or aggressive patients, using 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, respond promptly and efficiently to service calls and security incidents, and assist peace officers and other security personnel when needed. They must also operate metal detector equipment and help prevent unauthorized entry of weapons or people into secured areas. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Texas Class C driver’s license and insurability before hire, and specified Texas private security, CPR, and Taser certifications. Officers must be able to maintain required certifications annually and successfully complete a thorough psychological evaluation. Security-related work experience is preferred. The position requires prolonged standing and walking, as well as the physical ability to defend oneself and others from unlawful aggression or resistance. Inclement-weather reporting is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Texas Class C driver’s license and insurability before hire.
Texas Private Security Board Level II certification required upon hiring.
Texas Private Security Board Level III (Commissioned, Armed) Security Officer certification required within 60 days of hire.
CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
Taser certification required within 60 days of hire.
Maintain required certifications annually.
Successfully complete a thorough psychological evaluation.
Physically capable of standing and walking for long periods.
Physically capable of using lawful and appropriate physical skills and abilities to defend oneself and others from unlawful aggression or resistance.
Able to respond promptly and efficiently to calls for service and security incidents.
Able to use appropriate de-escalation techniques and lawful, reasonable force when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Security-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with hospital policies and departmental directives.
Provide protective escorts to employees, patients, and visitors.
Provide directional and wayfinding assistance.
Evaluate situations and respond appropriately using de-escalation techniques.
Support police, fire, and life-safety activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
Patrol campus, providing security-related assistance, observation, and reporting.
Identify and remove unauthorized persons from campus.
Assist with access control and the locking and unlocking of doors.
Greet others with respect, courtesy, and compassion.
Subscribe to the values of Methodist Health System.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Respond to service calls and security incidents, assist with aggressive or combative patients, and assist peace officers and other security personnel when needed.
Operate metal detector equipment and help restrict unauthorized entry of weapons or people into secured areas.
Document observations and activities in well-written reports.