Security Officer
Athens, TX 
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Job Description
Overview

Join our team as a night, full-time, Security Officer in Athens, 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 Athens is a 127-bed facility, including a 24-hour ED, designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone ED in Gun Barrel City.
  • 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 maintain

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.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal laws
  • Must obtain Security officer license with the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies within 90 days of hire.
  • Be able to qualify to carry firearms
  • Possess a current Texas Driver's License
  • Possess current Auto Liability Insurance in accordance with Texas Law
  • Be able to qualify for company insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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