Security Officer - $2,500 Sign on Bonus

Methodist Health System•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Commissioned Security Officers provide security for patients, visitors, staff, and property at Methodist Health System facilities. They serve as a visible deterrent 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, document observations and activities in clear, well-written reports, and assist staff with combative or aggressive patients using appropriate de-escalation techniques. They must be capable of using lawful and reasonable force when necessary to defend themselves and others, multitask, and respond promptly and efficiently to calls for service and incidents requiring security intervention. Officers also assist peace officers and other security personnel as needed and operate metal detector equipment to help prevent unauthorized weapons or persons from entering secured areas. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A Texas Class C driver’s license and insurability are required before hire. Texas Private Security Board Level II certification is required upon hiring; Level III (Commissioned, Armed) Security Officer, CPR, and Taser certifications must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as required. Candidates must successfully complete a thorough psychological evaluation. Security-related work experience is preferred. Officers must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and use lawful, appropriate physical skills to defend themselves and others.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Texas Class C driver’s license and insurability prior to hire.
Texas Private Security Board Level II certification upon hiring.
Texas Private Security Board Level III (Commissioned, Armed) Security Officer certification within 60 days of hire.
CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
Taser certification within 60 days of hire.
Maintain required certifications on an annual basis.
Successfully complete a thorough psychological evaluation.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to use lawful and appropriate physical skills to defend oneself and others from unlawful aggression or resistance.
Ability to multitask and respond promptly and efficiently to calls for service and incidents requiring security intervention.
Ability to operate metal detector equipment.

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 the 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.
Document observations and activities in well-written reports.
Respond to calls for service and incidents requiring security intervention; assist peace officers and other security personnel as needed.
Operate metal detector equipment and restrict unauthorized entry of weapons or persons into secured areas.