Security Officer

Athens, Texas

Employer: Ardent Health Services
Industry: Facility Support Services
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Security Officer in Athens/Gun Barrel City, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:
  • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:
  • UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.
  • We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

  • Performs regular security patrols inside and outside of the hospital, maintaining vigilance to ensure the safety and security of hospital facilities, patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Projects a positive, professional demeanor while providing protection and assistance for the hospital customers and personnel.
  • Performs regular patrols inside and outside hospital facilities, taking notice of and correcting safety or security violations to include: unlocked doors; unsecured alarms; improperly stored valuables; suspicious persons; disturbances; smoking policy etc.
  • Conducts on-scene investigations of incident and accident reports including interviewing of employees and witnesses
  • Performs other duties as needed to include: assisting with disaster calls, fire calls, and bomb threats according to policy;
  • Properly utilizes and maintains all hospital vehicles and equipment in a safe and efficient manner according to prescribed safety standards.
  • Provides good customer service by utilizing good communication skills and technical knowledge to ensure UTHET and departmental objectives are maintained.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Two (2) to three (3) years' experience in Law Enforcement, institutional security program, or honorable military service.
  • Must obtain security officer license with the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies within 90 days
  • Must be able to qualify to carry firearms
  • Possess a current Texas Driver's License
  • Possess current Auto Liability Insurance in accordance with Texas Law


Preferred Job Requirements:
  • Some college education
  • Bilingual
Created: 2024-08-28
Reference: 106120
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Athens

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