Security Guard

Methodist McKinney Hospital•McKinney, TX

About The Position

As a Hospital Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard a high-profile healthcare customer. The role is responsible for surveillance of the client’s healthcare premises and protection of staff, members, and visitors. The Hospital Security Professional detects and prevents suspicious activity, observes and reports incidents, and provides friendly, professional customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Class C driver’s license.
Must pass drug testing and a criminal background check.
Prior work experience involving customer interactions, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations.
Complete the Level II training course.
Possess a Private Security License.
Obtain First Aid/CPR/AEC certification within 60 days of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Two years of security or law enforcement experience preferred.
Two years of healthcare or education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
Escort visitors, patients, and staff to and from parking areas.
Assist motorists who become stranded on facility property.
Monitor central mechanical plant equipment through hourly rounds.
Monitor building HVAC equipment through the remote online Building Automation System.
Report building maintenance issues found during hourly rounds in the facility work-order request portal.
Report urgent building maintenance concerns using the maintenance on-call phone number.
Check buildings and assigned areas for safety and security, including walkthroughs of patient-occupied units.
Search grounds, buildings, and vehicles, and assist with unit searches for contraband.
Check perimeter fences, exit doors, and fire extinguisher cabinets.
Participate in safety and maintenance inspections of buildings and grounds.
Inspect electronic locks and security equipment.
Monitor the surrounding area for weather or hazards that could endanger the facility.