Security Officer Armed - Nights

UMC Health System

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer Armed provides protective services for the entire hospital, enforcing hospital policies, and managing parking and traffic control. This role involves the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation and parking, as well as the security of individuals, buildings, and property on hospital premises. Duties are performed under general supervision, evaluated on the effective implementation of hospital regulations and adherence to departmental guidelines. The Security Officer is also responsible for morgue duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Previous law enforcement, military, correctional or security experience.
Valid Texas driver license.
Must possess or be able to obtain a Texas Private Security Bureau Registration as a Level III Commissioned Security Officer within 12 months of hire.
Ability to learn the policies and procedures of both the hospital and department.
Ability to learn the location of buildings, departments, and offices at the hospital.
Ability to react calmly and to perform physically strenuous activities in an emergency situation.
Skill in courteously, effectively, and tactfully assisting employees, visitors, and patients.

Responsibilities

Patrols the facilities inside and outside to ensure the safety and security of the facilities, patients, visitors, and employees a minimum of three (3) times per shift.
Locks or unlocks areas as required.
Responds to alarms.
Responds in a timely, but safe, manner to any call.
Issues tickets to illegally parked vehicles.
Completes and turns in daily recap sheet.
Completes reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
Performs grounds maintenance surveillance surveys, as assigned.
Reports on time for shift duties.
Drives Courtesy Van to assist patients, staff, and visitors.
Escorts individuals in a timely manner as needed to ensure their safety.
Picks up and returns patient valuables as requested.
Logs all lost and found articles.
Meets required 100 percent attendance of staff meetings unless supervisor approves absence.
Patrols parking lot during employee shift change.