Security Officer - CSO

Texas Children's Hospital•The Woodlands, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands is seeking a full-time, day-shift Commissioned Security Officer to help provide a safe and secure environment at the assigned post or within the assigned area. The officer assists members of the public, staff, and patients with safety and security matters; patrols assigned areas and facilities; and maintains a visible security presence to deter crime and rule infractions. The role includes watching for and addressing suspicious activity, responding to incidents, protecting people and property within reason, and securing incident scenes until relieved. The officer also conducts initial incident investigations and completes required documentation and reports. The position includes patrol and post assignments during varying hours and shifts, periodic foot patrols, maintaining sign-in logs and other documents, operating company vehicles, and monitoring traffic and parking. The officer may respond to emergencies and use an AED, assist with basic life support, and use personal protective equipment. Hospital and departmental training is required, as is respiratory fit testing for successful candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
LCSO Commissioned Security Officer License and Texas Driver's License required within 90 days of entering the position.
Must have a Texas Driver License and be able to pass a motor vehicle background check.
Successful candidates must undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of experience in security, law enforcement, or the military.

Responsibilities

Provide security functions at designated patrol positions and/or posts during varying hours and shifts.
Periodically conduct foot patrols of assigned buildings, observing visitors, patients, and staff for compliance with organizational rules and protocols.
Maintain required sign-in logs and documents according to departmental procedures.
Operate company vehicles and perform other assigned duties.
Monitor traffic and parking in designated areas.
Respond to emergencies as needed; use an AED, assist with basic life support, and use personal protective equipment when applicable.
Attend and complete required hospital and departmental training.
Assist the public, staff, and patients with safety and security matters; detect and appropriately address suspicious activity and rule infractions.
Respond to incidents, provide assistance as needed, protect personnel and property within reason, and secure incident scenes until relieved.
Conduct initial investigations of incidents and complete appropriate reports and forms.