Security Officer at Chi

Job Summary

Provides the highest level of safety and security by patrolling assigned areas to deter, detect and investigate crime and/or any suspicious activity that could cause harm to individuals or property; effectively monitors electronic surveillance equipment; effectively monitors hospital emergency systems and can dispatch appropriate personnel via radio.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle, providing service and protection.
• Investigate suspicious persons or activity, respond to crimes in progress or that have occurred, disturbances, accidents, public service calls and other miscellaneous incidents.
• Investigate complaints, criminal incidents, suspicious activity and accidents; prepare detailed written incident reports.
• When assigned to dispatch: effectively monitor electronic surveillance equipment to identify suspicious activity and dispatch appropriate personnel; operate base radio station, answer multiple telephone lines, maintain logs of radio communications and telephone requests, and tabulate data to produce required activity reports.
• Provide general information and assistance to patients, visitors and employees, including safety?related escorts as requested to various campus locations.
• Collaborate with department personnel and external agencies to gather and exchange information; promote departmental services.
• Assure proper working order of equipment; notify appropriate personnel regarding repairs or maintenance.
• Intervene as necessary to confront and restrain hostile or abusive persons to reduce the risk of personal injury and minimize operational disruption; maintain self?control in stressful situations.
• Aid the lead in reviewing security documents and related reports.
• Assume shift?lead role in the absence of the lead.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience.

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Non?Commissioned Security Officer grace period: 3 months.
• Texas Drivers License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) grace period: 14 days.

Where Youll Work

Baylor St.?Lukes Medical Center a leading research and clinical institution. The new McNair Campus spans 27.5 acres and focuses on the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.

Pay Range

$15.00 $20.54 per hour.