Security Officer

Overview

Join our team as a full-time, night shift Security Officer in Tyler, 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 East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed inpatient beds. We provide healthcare services through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service.
• 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 maintained.

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.
• Must obtain security officer license with the Texas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies within 90 days
• Must be able to qualify to carry firearms
• Possess a current Texas Driver’s License
• Possess current Auto Liability Insurance in accordance with Texas Law

Preferred Job Requirements:  

• Some college education
• Bilingual