Job Description- Commissioned Security Officer

Job Family

• Management
• Nursing
• Professional A (degreed non-clinical)
• Professional B (degreed clinical)
• Support Services A (non-degreed non-clinical)
• Support Services B (Non-degreed clinical)
• MedHealth Staff
• Health Connect

Job Title:

Commissioned (Armed) Security Officer

Reports To:

Chief of Police

Inclement Weather Status

• Required to report to work
• Not required to report to work

Job Summary

• Category A: Employee with no patient impact
• Category B: Employee with patient impact
• FLSA: Exempt
• FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Purpose:

Commissioned Security Officers provide for the security of patients, visitors, staff and property at Methodist Health System facilities. Officers serve as a visible deterrent to criminal activity, and may serve in both static and roving posts in and around the assigned facility. Officers identify security-related issues and recommend actions to address them. Additional duties include documenting observations and activities in well-written reports, using proper grammar, spelling and punctuation. Security officers assist staff with combative or aggressive patients, and use appropriate de-escalation techniques to stabilize volatile incidents and protect the public. Officers must be capable of using lawful and reasonable force, when necessary, to defend themselves and others. Successful officers must be able to multi-task and respond promptly and efficiently to calls for service and to address incidents that require security intervention. Security officers also respond to assist peace officers and other security personnel, when needed. Officers shall be capable of skillfully operating metal detector equipment, and in restricting the unauthorized entry of weapons or persons into secured areas of the facility.

Age Specific Care Considerations:

• Adults: 18+ years – 35 years
• Adults: 35+ years – 65 years
• Adults: 65+ years
• Children A: 18+ months – 3 years
• Children B: 3+ years – 5 years
• Children C: 5+ years – 12 years
• Children D: 12+ years – 18 years
• Infants: 0 – 18 months
• Not applicable (category A employee)

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred):

Texas Class C driver’s license and insurable prior to hire; Texas Private Security Board Level II certification required upon hiring; Texas Private Security Board Level III (Commissioned, Armed) Security Officer required within 60 days of hire; CPR certification within 60 days; Taser certification within 60 days. Officers must be able to maintain required certifications on an annual basis. Must be able to successfully complete a thorough psychological evaluation.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

Security-related work experience is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Must be physically capable of standing and walking for long periods. Must be physically capable of using lawful and appropriate physical skills and abilities to defend themselves and others from unlawful aggression or resistance.

Job Roles (Recommend no more than 10 job duties.)

Duty 1: Complies with hospital policies and departmental directives

Duty 2: Provides protective escorts to employees, patients and visitors

Duty 3: Provides directional and wayfinding assistance

Duty 4: Evaluates situations and responds appropriately, using de-escalation techniques

Duty 5: Supports police, fire and life-safety activities in the assigned area of responsibility

Duty 6: Patrols campus, providing security-related assistance, observation, & reporting

Duty 7: Identifies and removes unauthorized persons from campus

Duty 8: Assists with access control and the locking and unlocking of doors

Duty 9: Greets others with respect, courtesy, and compassion

Duty 10: Subscribes to the values of Methodist Health System

Other duties as assigned.

If interested please email me at AniaSikora@mhd.com, schedule a time to chat here: https://calendly.com/ania-sikora Or apply at https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/

Methodist Health System is a highly revered, leading nonprofit healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist includes 13 hospitals, either through ownership or affiliation. Our wholly owned and full-service hospitals include Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Midlothian, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers; Methodist Richardson – Campus for Continuing Care; and, our newest, Methodist Southlake Medical Center. Our affiliated physician organization is Methodist Medical Group, which includes more than 50 healthcare clinics, two concierge medicine clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care platform known as MethodistNOW. At Methodist, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve — one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned:

• 
  Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson

• 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare nine years in a row by Becker’s Hospital Review

• Military Friendly® Employer, Silver Designation

• One of three Top Healthcare Diversity Organizations in the U.S., 2019

• Ranked No. 2 on DiversityInc’s List of Top Hospitals and Health Systems in America, 2018

Our Care Commitments

• Take Care of Patients

• Take Care of Each Other

• Take Care of Ourselves

• Take Care of Methodist