Security Officer - NCSO Night Shift (Med Center) at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Officer, Access Control, Visitor Management, Customer Service, Incident Documentation, Emergency Response, Patrol, De-escalation, Radio Operation, Rule Enforcement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are searching for an NCSO Security Officer, night shift for the Texas Children's Hospital Medical Center-- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide a safe and secure environment during the shift and within the area of the assigned post. The officer will assist the public, staff, and/or patients in all matters of safety and security. The security officer NCSO staffs a post as instructed and serves as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detects suspicious activities; watches for criminal acts or client rule infractions and addressed them appropriately. This position’s primary function is to assist with access control and visitor management into appropriate secure areas. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities * Provides security functions at designated posts during varying hours and shifts * Observes all persons entering and exiting the Hospital and/or assigned area of responsibility; maintains visitor and entry logs * Ensures that the required sign-in logs and documents are properly maintained as prescribed by departmental procedures * Monitors all carry out items and inspects them when the situation warrants * Provides proactive customer service functions to employees and visitors of the hospital. Always maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. * Provides security functions at designated post locations * Monitors the area as assigned, observing all conditions around their post and/or floor assigned for potential threats to the safety of patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff * Reports any hazardous conditions and suspicious activity to the Sergeant, Lieutenant or Mission Control dispatcher immediately, using radio and other means of communication according to established departmental procedures * Assists in emergency situations by following the proper procedure for response * Enforces departmental and organizational rules for area assigned * Documents incidents as directed by security supervision * Operates and maintains TCH and departmental equipment and supplies in good working order * Ensures daily functionality of radio equipment and reports any operational issues to the supervisor * Responds to and assists hospital personnel with patient transport, elevator prioritization and reports during fire alarms, accidents, missing child alerts, and elevator entrapments * Trains for and responds to disaster situations in the hospital including visitor management functions, emergency lockdown, active patrol, de-escalations, security standbys, and other emergency job functions. * Successfully completes all necessary exams for initial and ongoing certifications * Attends training and keeps certifications up to date * As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements * H.S. Diploma or GED * Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Cert-Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association, NCSO - Noncommission Security Officer by the Texas Department of Public Safety - Private Security Board, acquired within 90 days of entering the role, TDR - Texas Driver's License by the State of Texas, acquired within 90 days of entering the role * Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check demonstrating a clear driving record as defined by the routine driver qualifications outlined in the Texas Children's Fleet Safety Policy and Procedure by the job entry date. * Must also maintain a clean driving record * 1 year of Security, law enforcement, military, or customer service experience Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org [https://www.texaschildrenspeople.org/career/?job_id=414012] for career opportunities. Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Responsibilities

The Security Officer is responsible for providing security functions at assigned posts, monitoring areas for threats, and maintaining logs related to entry and exit. Primary duties include assisting with access control, visitor management, and serving as a visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions.