Security Officer

at  Midland Health

Job Description:
Performs the essential duties and responsibilities and the primary functions of a Security Officer (S/O) in providing safety and security to the staff, patients, visitors and property of Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH) Must use independent judgment in making decisions in a technical or professional field; research and analysis of information that concerns issues of a routine nature, and completion of non-routine procedures in conformance with instructions from supervisor or written guidelines. In addition, S/O’s must maintain the safety, privacy and dignity of all patients, visitors and employees while adhering to the MMH Culture of Ownership.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Texas Peace Officer Commission or Level II/Level III Private Security Training preferred but not required. Valid Texas Class C driver’s license required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to use personal computer, typewriter, two-way radio, and telephone.
• Must be able to qualify for Texas Motor Vehicle Insurance.
• Must wear complete Security Officer Uniform.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Answers all calls for security. Calls from dispatch take precedence over patrolling. Once a call is completed the S/O can resume patrol. Calls may include but are not limited to;
• Taking a report, Status check, Valuable/lost and found pick up/return, Phone call, unlock doors, PML Pick-Up/Release, Vehicle Assist, Escort, Suspicious person/vehicle, etc.
• As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and workstation may be changed by the department.
• Ensure the safety of all patients, physicians, guests, visitors, and employees of the Hospital.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions with varying work hours and shifts.
• Perform routine walking patrol throughout the interior of all Midland Memorial properties.
• Conduct floor-to-floor security patrol and security clocking rounds.
• Perform predetermined locking and unlocking of doors.
• Transport money, medications, and lost and found items according to policy.
• Investigate criminal and non-criminal incidents reported to the Security Department and prepare detailed, written reports of the incidents.
• Establish a high-visibility profile throughout the Hospital and Hospital-owned properties to aid in deterring criminal activity.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS. THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear.
• Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff.
• The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits