Job Summary

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

School Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses & Certifications:
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 30days. 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.

Work Experience: One (1) year experience in security, criminal justice, military, healthcare, or related experience; or a combination of the above.

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Writing /Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., Typing 20 WPM

Job Attributes

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