Hospital Security Officer – Protect , Respond Fast

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

The Security Officer protects life and property of all persons on hospital premises. Patrols hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, vandalism and violent acts. Secures, unlocks and protects hospital buildings and property. Responds to security needs of hospital personnel, patients and visitors.

Job Specific:

• Patrols facility. (EF)
• Secures facility. (EF)
• Controls crowds. (EF)
• Responds to emergency codes. (EF)
• Enforces parking and traffic policy. (EF)
• Investigates incidents and creates report. (EF)
• Performs lost and found duties.
• Transports deceased patients. (EF)
• Monitors disturbances, thefts, vandalism and assaults. (EF)
• Assists with combative patients. (EF)
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques with combative patients and visitors. (EF)

Hospital:

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Associates degree or higher in related field

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two (2) years of healthcare security experience or equivalent

Preferred: Prior experience in security and/or law enforcement or military

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Must have effective communication skills and report writing skills

Preferred: Knowledge of computers and video surveillance

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Valid driver’s license

Preferred: Private Security Officer License and/or IAHSS Certification

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter.

Citizens hasacomprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program,Birth Center with labor and delivery, animaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and da Vinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, andhas a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent…