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Safety/Security
Security Officer - CSO
Houston, TX, US
We are searching for a Security Officer - CSO. In this position, you will provide a safe and secure environment during the shift within the boundaries of the assigned position and/or post. This position is an armed position and therefore requires the CSO to become familiar with the rules and regulations of the armed CSO, the continual qualifications for proficiencies as well as the maintenance of the department-approved firearm. The officer will assist the general public, staff or patients in all matters of safety and security.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
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.
Qualifications Required:
• High school diploma or GED required
• Licenses/Certifications:
• LCSO - Commissioned Security Office within 90 days of entering position
• CHSO - Basic HC Security Officer within 180 days of entering position
• TDR - Texas Driver's License within 90 days of entering position
• 1 year experience in security, law enforcement, or military required
• A Bachelor's degree may substitute for the 1 year of required experience
Responsibilities:
• Provide security functions at designated post locations
• Patrol the Hospital(s) and/or Texas Children’s Community
• Monitor traffic and parking
• Operate Texas Children’s Hospital vehicles and other assigned duties
• Respond to emergency situations
• Attend and complete hospital and departmental required training
• Periodically foot patrol specific buildings assigned, observing visitors, patient, and staff for compliance to the organization’s rules and protocol
• Report any hazardous conditions and suspicious activity to the supervisor and dispatch.
• Ensure that all emergency vehicles have ready access to Emergency Center dock for offloading of patients and provide assistance with helistop patient transport to inpatient areas
About Texas Children’s
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S.News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.
Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston. We have also created the nation’s first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.
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.
