Security Officer - CSO

We are searching for a Security Officer — someone who works well in a fast‑paced setting. In this position, you will provide a safe and secure environment during the shift within the boundaries of the assigned position and/or post. You will assist the general public, staff or patients in all matters of safety and security. You will patrol an assigned area and/or facility.

You stand post as instructed and serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detect suspicious activities; watch for criminal acts or client/parent rule infractions and address them appropriately. You respond to all incidents by providing assistance as needed, protecting personnel and property within reason, and securing the incident scene until properly relieved.

You conduct initial investigation of incidents and are responsible for documenting incident details and completing all appropriate reports and forms, as necessary.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Provide security functions in a designated patrol position and/or posts during varying hours and shifts

Periodically foot patrol specific buildings assigned, observing visitors, patient and staff for compliance to the organization’s rules and protocol

Ensure that the required sign‑in logs and documents are properly maintained as prescribed by departmental procedures

Operate company vehicles and other assigned duties

Monitor traffic and parking in designated areas

May respond in the case of an emergency and use AED, or assist in providing basic life support, and utilize Personal Protective Equipment

Attend and complete hospital and departmental required training

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.

H.S. Diploma or GED Required

LCSO – Commissioned Security Officer License and Texas Driver’s License Required

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston’s first true, free‑standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

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.