Security Officer

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Summary:

Responsible to the Director or Supervisor of Security for providing routine security patrol; responding to incidents, offenses, and emergency situations; maintaining locked areas; reporting criminal offenses to the Director or Supervisor; interacting with Police and Fire officials; and representing the Medical Center in a polite, friendly, professional manner to patients, family members, visitors, employees, and the general public. Work toward the departmental aim of providing for exceptional customer service and: 1. The personal safety of all patients, visitors, medical staff, volunteers and employees of the Medical Center. 2. The protection of personal property belonging to all patients, visitors, medical staff, volunteers and employees of the Medical Center. 3. The protection of the physical privacy of all patients, visitors, medical staff, volunteers and employees of the Medical Center. 4. The protection of all Medical Center owned property.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 6 months security experience.

• Successful completion of psychological evaluation.

• Successful completion of physical assessment bi-annually.

• Successful completion of drug screen process.

• IAHSS Basic certification within 18 months of hire

• Successful completion of firearm training and qualification.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must become commissioned by the Texas Commission of Private Security within 90 days of hire.

• Must become certified in ASP (baton training)

• BLS within 90 days of hire.

• Valid Texas Drivers license in good standing, within 90 days of hire.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.