Security Guard Full Time

Surgery Partners, Inc•McKinney, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. The Security Guard will patrol assigned areas, monitor surveillance equipment, respond to emergencies, and enforce hospital regulations. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
2 years security or law enforcement preferred
2 years healthcare or education preferred
Driver’s License Class C
Must pass drug testing and criminal background check.
Prior work experience involving dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations
Complete the Level II training course
First Aid/CPR/AEC Certification within 60-days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
Escorts visitors, patients, and staff to and from parking areas.
Assists motorists who become stranded on facility property.
Provides continuous monitoring of central mechanical plant equipment through hourly rounding.
Provides continuous monitoring of building HVAC equipment through remote online Building Automation System.
Reports any building maintenance issues found on hourly rounding in the facility work order request portal.
Reports any urgent building maintenance concerns to the maintenance on call phone number.
Checks buildings and assigned areas to ensure safety and security providing walkthroughs of patient occupied units.
Conducts search of grounds, buildings, vehicles and assists with unit searches for contraband.
Checks perimeter fences, exit doors, fire extinguisher cabinets.
Participate in safety/maintenance inspections on the buildings and grounds.
Inspects electronic locks and security equipment.
Monitors surrounding area for weather or hazards that could endanger the facility.
Responds to all medical emergencies on campus as first responders with medical equipment for the emergency.
Exercises delegated statutory powers at the discretion of Superintendent.
Responds immediately to dangerous or emergency situations.
Enforces local laws and Hospital regulations.
Collect statements, evidence, photos and video for proper documentation for the Special Investigators as needed.
Enforces parking and traffic regulations.
Conducts accident investigations.
Patrols assigned areas, units, and buildings assigned.
Prepares and submits appropriate reports in a timely manner.
Reports and logs all activities in the department logbook and department logs.
Monitors and responds to fire and PPD alarms systems.
Monitors video surveillance equipment both inside the buildings and on perimeter.
Provides oral and written reports.
Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity.
Patrol hospital and parking lot to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals.
Orally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed.
Inspect all security devices and fire control equipment.
Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency.
May also include patient escort, patient watch, and provide safety escort.
Participates in security and safety training.
Attends Hospital in-service sessions as assigned.
Assists with yearly mandated fire safety training for all Hospital employees.
Responds to all fire alarms or calls on campus.
Participate in evacuation and fire drills monthly.
Inspect alarms, extinguishers, standpipes and hydrants.
Assists as needed according to rules, regulations and department / Hospital policies, investigations and arrests.