Security Officer

About the Role

As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas, diligently deterring, detecting, and investigating suspicious activity or crime. You will effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment and hospital emergency systems, dispatch appropriate personnel via radio, and actively patrol to protect individuals and property.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrolling assigned areas, on foot or by vehicle, to provide service and protection.
• Investigating suspicious person(s) or activity, responding to crimes in progress, crimes that have occurred, disturbances, accidents, various public service calls, and other miscellaneous incidents.
• Investigating complaints, criminal incidents, suspicious activity, and accidents, and preparing detailed written incident reports.
• Monitoring electronic surveillance equipment to identify suspicious person(s) or activity and dispatching appropriate personnel to investigate.
• Operating the base radio station by dispatching appropriate personnel to emergency situations and/or requests for assistance by monitoring all radio traffic.
• Answering multiple telephone lines in response to routine and emergency inquiries and dispatching appropriate personnel.
• Maintaining appropriate logs of daily radio communications and requests received via telephone, and tabulating data from logs to produce required activity reports.
• Providing general information and assistance to patients, visitors, and employees, including safety-related escorts as requested.
• Collaborating with various department personnel and external agencies to gather and exchange information and promote departmental services.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Graduate or GED.
• One (1) year of experience as a security officer OR six (6) months of experience as a security officer in a healthcare setting OR law enforcement or military experience.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days.
• Non Commissioned Security Officer: TX or Commissioned Security Officer: TX.
• Proficiency in electronic surveillance and dispatch systems.
• Exceptional vigilance and strong observational skills.
• Commitment to protecting the community and upholding organizational values.
• Ability to contribute to a secure environment.

Pay Range: $16.91 - $23.88 /hour