Sup Security Officer II

Security Officer II

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

The Security Officer II is responsible for patrolling, protecting, and securing all Harris Health System's buildings and grounds, promoting safety and security at all locations. Promotes safety and security at all Harris Health locations. Responds to all crisis intervention team activations, prevents patient elopements, and assist medical staff with restraint of patients as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training Program must be completed within six months of employment. Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital based AHA program
• Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification or equivalent certification required within 30 days. If certification other than SAMA is held at the time of hire, must be recertified as SAMA upon expiration of held certification.
• Must be Registered by the Texas Private Security Bureau within 90 days of employment.
• One (1) year experience in security, criminal justice, military, healthcare, or related experience; or a combination of the above.
• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing /Reports Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing 20 WPM

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime

Other Requirements: E-1 availability during disaster situations. Must be able to understand the English language and communicate it effectively in both verbal and written form. Proficiency in the use of computers is required Equipment Operated: PC based electronic access control, CCTV, parking systems, Handheld Radio systems, and Patrol vehicle

Security Officer II

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

The Security Officer II is responsible for patrolling, protecting, and securing all Harris Health System's buildings and grounds, promoting safety and security at all locations. Promotes safety and security at all Harris Health locations. Responds to all crisis intervention team activations, prevents patient elopements, and assist medical staff with restraint of patients as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• IAHSS Basic Security Officer Training Program must be completed within six months of employment. Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Basic Life Support from a hospital based AHA program
• Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification or equivalent certification required within 30 days. If certification other than SAMA is held at the time of hire, must be recertified as SAMA upon expiration of held certification.
• Must be Registered by the Texas Private Security Bureau within 90 days of employment.
• One (1) year experience in security, criminal justice, military, healthcare, or related experience; or a combination of the above.
• Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Writing /Reports Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing 20 WPM

Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime

Other Requirements: E-1 availability during disaster situations. Must be able to understand the English language and communicate it effectively in both verbal and written form. Proficiency in the use of computers is required Equipment Operated: PC based electronic access control, CCTV, parking systems, Handheld Radio systems, and Patrol vehicle

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