Security Officer II

Job Description :

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives?

Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity?

HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor, performs routine (journey-level) security work, providing a safe and secure environment for the hospital.

Admits employees and visitors to facility grounds and buildings. Provides patrol of grounds and buildings by foot and by vehicle.

Checks grounds completely for any fire, damaged property, equipment, or unauthorized person(s). Documents all findings and reports to supervisor any unusual findings.

Responds to all employee accidents and distributes paperwork properly. Responds to and documents all alarms and investigates causes of alarm.

Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections in all buildings. Keeps a daily log sheet of activities and turns in at the end of shift.

Enforces the parking, traffic, security, and safety regulations. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and / or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and / or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and / or location.

Shift statement : This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and / or weekends.

MSP statement : This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations.

Essential Job Functions :

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and / or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Admits employees and visitors to the facility grounds.

Checks for unauthorized materials as they come into the front gate of the hospital grounds to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Performs regular and erratic patrol of the entire grounds by vehicle and foot.

Performs regular foot patrol of the interior and exterior of all buildings checking for unauthorized activity, and to ensure no unauthorized person(s) are on the grounds or inside of buildings.

Responds to all fire alarms and investigates the cause of alarms to take any emergency action if necessary.

Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections to make sure they are full and in good operating condition.

Checks on all after-hour maintenance calls to determine if it is necessary to call the on-call person.

Informs all visitors of procedures and facility regulations to ensure they get the appropriate pass and to insure the confidentiality of patients is maintained.

Monitors the grounds to be aware of any clients trying to leave hospital grounds without proper authorization.

Monitors vehicle parking and traffic violations as per facility policy to ensure safety of patients and employees.

Attends and participates in all mandatory training to meet requirements, maintain job-competence, and develop professionally.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and / or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and / or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and / or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities :

Knowledge of traffic and parking regulations

Knowledge of emergency reporting procedures

Skills in monitoring and assessing situations and determining an appropriate response

Ability to patrol the grounds by foot or in a vehicle, detect dangerous situations, and take appropriate actions

Ability to prepare a concise report to the shift supervisor and / or co-workers

Ability to learn the hospital buildings and grounds that are patrolled

Ability to learn and enforce hospital rules and regulations pertaining to building admissions and exits

Ability to apply restraint techniques if necessary

Ability to set up barricades for securing an area in an emergency, or securing an area after an incident or accident

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing