Security Officer Full-time - Houston, United States - Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

At Houston Methodist, the Security Officer position is responsible formaintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors by patrolling and monitoring hospital premises and personnel.

This position provides assistance with personal protection, traffic control and emergency response services. The Security Officer position may employ Houston Methodist-approved defensive tactics to ensure patient, staff and visitor safety.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains high customer satisfaction while providing the highest level of safety and security to patients, visitors, staff and assets.
Uses professional telephone etiquette. Communicates effectively with management and coworkers on tasks, processes and procedures.
Actively responds to requests for personal security coverage, assistance with directions, information and guidance.
Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peertopeer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling facilities; monitoring surveillance cameras; monitoring access points permitting entry as needed, which may include morgue area.
Responds to all radio dispatches, answers calls and complaints and accurately assesses, responds timely, provides appropriate assistance and makes recommendations as needed for all emergent situations.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accurately communicates and/or generates and completes reports by recording occurrences, information, observations, surveillance activities and conducting witness interviews.
Responds immediately to all emergency codes and takes appropriate action.
Maintains a safe environment, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous material, emergency preparedness and HIPAA.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prevents loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures.
Utilizes and maintains HM and department equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Implements actions that promote workplace safety culture and proactively prevents workplace violence.
Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects. Assumes responsibility for selfgrowth and development by participating in inservices programs and continuing education. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of postsecondary education, etc.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Criminal justice, security or related experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

SECUR-N
Security Officer Non-Commissioned

SECUR-C

Security Officer Commissioned
State Licensure
Level 3 or Personal Protection Officer Level 4 licensure
AND

IAHSS-B

Certified Security Officer-Basic (IAHSS) within 90 days
OR

IAHSS-A

Certified Security Officer-Advanced (IAHSS) within 90 days
OR

IAHSS-S

Certified Security Officer-Supervisor (IAHSS) within 90 days
AND

Driver License
State Licensure

- must obtain in Texas within 90 days
AND

NVCRISIS
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) within 60 days

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

BLS
Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Must have the ability to multi task and function calmly in stressful situations
Must possess strong customer service skills
Proficient computer skills including, but not limited to, knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Webmail
Knowledgeable of all Public Safety Policies and Procedures
Understand HIPAA and Patient confident