INTRODUCTION

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Security Officer PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Heart Hospital of Austin which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

Under the general direction of the Facilities/Security Director, and law enforcement liaison this position is responsible for providing security for patients, employees and visitors; protecting Hospital buildings, assets and patrolling interior and exterior premises as assigned. This position is filled with currently licensed (peace officers) public law enforcement will be able to assume the role and responsibilities of their public post, in the event of a national or local emergency or other similar incident as deemed appropriate by local, state and or federal law. In the absence of Facilities/Security Director, the Peace Officer on duty would be the responsible point of contact.

• Consults with and keeps supervisors informed of activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from Hospital personnel, students, and visitors; assists in intervening in physical confrontations with violent persons.
• Reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Escorts personnel to parking lots and Hospital buildings when requested.
• Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
• Responds to scene and provides necessary controls involving disasters, fires, alarms, codes, or emergency incidents and their associated drills.
• Inspects and ascertains ownership of property being removed from campus.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of City, State and Federal laws, ordinances, and regulations, and their functional process.
• Utilizes all equipment in the Department effectively and safely with ability to train and supervise others in the use of this equipment.
• Incident Reports and fulfill position responsibilities.
• Maintains own professional growth through appropriate organizations, workshops, seminars, and other educational endeavors. Actively participates in Hospital and Departmental committees and group meetings with a focus on providing input regarding improving the quality of services in the facility.
• Ensures that problems or concerns regarding the Security Department and other related areas are communicated with the Facility/Security Director.

What qualifications you will need:

• Required: Have met the certification standards set forth by the State requirements as it pertains to the use of authorized equipment. Must maintain requirements minimum of 40 hours of continuing education every 24 months.
• Preferred: Minimum of one year experience as a security/law enforcement position in a healthcare environment or a military medical field.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Law Enforcement Certification
  Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David’s HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms—three of which are hybrid—alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative’s (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas’s No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.
  HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
  “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
  HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
  If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Security Officer PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
  We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability statu

• Consults with and keeps supervisors informed of activities, needs, and problems in assigned areas.
• Responds to inquiries for advice or assistance from Hospital personnel, students, and visitors; assists in intervening in physical confrontations with violent persons.
• Reports safety and/or fire hazards or security violations.
• Escorts personnel to parking lots and Hospital buildings when requested.
• Participates in investigations; maintains records and prepares incident reports and other documents pertinent to security activities.
• Responds to scene and provides necessary controls involving disasters, fires, alarms, codes, or emergency incidents and their associated drills.
• Inspects and ascertains ownership of property being removed from campus.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of City, State and Federal laws, ordinances, and regulations, and their functional process.
• Utilizes all equipment in the Department effectively and safely with ability to train and supervise others in the use of this equipment.
• Incident Reports and fulfill position responsibilities.
• Maintains own professional growth through appropriate organizations, workshops, seminars, and other educational endeavors. Actively participates in Hospital and Departmental committees and group meetings with a focus on providing input regarding improving the quality of services in the facility.
• Ensures that problems or concerns regarding the Security Department and other related areas are communicated with the Facility/Security Director