Security Officer

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Security Officer (Unarmed Security) is instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors, and visitors by monitoring and patrolling our facilities. Officers demonstrate exceptional customer service while providing assistance with disruptive incidents, emergency services, personal protection, and traffic/parking control.

• Protect life, property, information, and reputation by employing situational awareness; monitoring and securing designated entrances/exits; observing the flow of employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors, and visitors into the facility; verifying credentials, and providing directions to authorized areas. 
• Evaluate and respond in a timely manner to events and incidents in accordance with System policies. 
• Provides exceptional customer service to staff, patients, visitors, and physicians. 
• Respond immediately, or as the appropriate, to emergency/unusual situations including disturbances, disruptive employees, patients, vendors & visitors, fires, and medical emergencies (i.e., including, but not limited to restraining agitated patients in accordance with Tenet Corporate Security and facility policy). 
• Prepares and submits all required incident documentation according to Tenet Corporate Security and facility policies and procedures. 
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties, as well as working knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Education:

• Required:  High school graduate or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience:

• Required:  2 years in a security role, law enforcement, or military background; or a minimum of 3 years of strong customer service roles with the ability and willingness to learn security practices.

Certifications:

• Required:  Licensure/certification as required by state law. Valid state driver's license. AHA BLS.

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We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!