Security Officer II

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision to supervise security personnel, accomplish daily activities, maintain activity records/reports and to perform related duties as required for the protection and safety of staff, patients, visitors and property at Driscoll Children's Hospital Until all children are well. Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after-hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191-bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non-profit, community-based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands-on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes. We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree obtained 6-months post hire
Must possess a current and valid Drivers’ License.
Must successfully complete basic security officer training and meet requirements to obtain a license as required by the Texas Commission on Private Security (TCPS).
Must possess a Basic certification, Advance Certificate, Health/Safety Certificate and Supervisor Certificate issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS)
CPR, First Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and additional training as directed by the Security Department with 30 days’ post hire.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred
Computer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
Know layout of the hospital and newly constructed areas.
Answer telephone, keep written log of calls for assistance, dispatch security officers by radio or telephone when required
Monitor Surveillance cameras, record suspicious activity
Guard Hospital property against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry by performing normal duties.
Patrol Hospital buildings, grounds and parking lot for the safety of employees, employee vehicles, visitors and visitors vehicle when required.
Examine doors, windows and gates to determine that they are secure.
Participate in maintaining equipment and facilities.
Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors left unlocked.
Observe departing personnel and visitors to guard against theft or damage to hospital property.
Warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
Apprehend or expel persons engaged in suspicious or criminal acts
Know the alarm system and how to sound alarms in case of fire
Know how to contact the police in cases of unauthorized persons or violations of the law.
Know how to use two-way radios.
Permit authorized persons to enter the property.
Register at watch stations to record time of inspection trips.
Respond to calls for service from employee and visitors.
Write reports pertaining to property damage, unusual occurrences, criminal activity or malfunctioning equipment, for us e by supervisory staff.
Post and lower flags.
Unlock entrance doors at assigned locations.
Know basic computer skills for entering reports.
Monitor, direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic in employee and visitors parking areas in normal and abnormal situations.
Educate hospital employees and visitors on personal safety and property loss prevention.