Security Officer - Security

CHRISTUS Health•Mount Pleasant, TX

About The Position

The Security Officer is a uniformed, armed position responsible for serving as a visible deterrent to criminal activity and providing security for patients, Associates, and visitors. The officer protects and patrols hospital buildings, assets, and premises as assigned; responds to emergency codes and internal or external disaster events as needed or requested; conducts preliminary investigations of reported incidents; and performs other security-related tasks as directed by a security supervisor and/or Manager. The position performs routine daily security duties professionally and cooperatively, documents shift activities and incidents, assists with disturbances throughout the hospital, supports the movement and security of remains, and handles valuables, deposits, lost and found items, and keys appropriately. The schedule is three 12-hour days per workweek. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid driver's license in the state of employment.
Armed security officer position; the posting lists “SECUR N” under licenses, registrations, or certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform routine daily security duties and tasks in a professional and cooperative manner.
Provide a visible deterrent to criminal activity and protect and patrol assigned hospital buildings, assets, and premises.
Provide security for patients, Associates, and visitors.
Respond to emergency codes and internal or external disaster events as needed or requested.
Conduct preliminary investigations of reported incidents and perform other security-related tasks as directed by a security supervisor and/or Manager.
Complete daily reports and records with clear, complete details of shift activities; keep reports on the property for confidentiality reasons.
Complete a variance report for incidents such as thefts, injuries, arrests, and property damage.
Observe employees leaving with hospital property; detain employees lacking proper employer or Administration paperwork and contact the appropriate Administrator, or confiscate the property.
Assist employees and others when disturbances occur in the Emergency Room, outpatient areas, nursing floors, and other hospital areas.
Assist the hospital with the movement of bodies.
Maintain security of remains in storage and ensure proper identification on each body received.
Check cold storage daily on each shift and record malfunctions.
Handle valuables, deposits, lost and found items, and keys appropriately to protect property.