Security Officer

Duties/Responsibilities

• Protect Scottish Rite for Children property, buildings, grounds, and personnel.
• Prevent security and safety incidents/accidents through the conduct of patrols, inspections, and investigations; respond to the security and safety needs of all Scottish Rite staff, patients, and visitors.
• Patrol and check all buildings and parking areas for lost or suspicious persons.
• Check building doors after hours, ensuring that doors are locked, and building(s) is/are secure.
• Check outpatient areas around-the-clock.
• Check employees that are working late, control, parking assistance, and provide security escorts to all parking areas as needed/requested.
• Promptly respond to emergency code conditions and security alarms.
• Observe and report fire and safety hazards when on patrol.
• Relieve Command Center officers for breaks, department meetings, etc.
• Work assigned shift and others when called upon.
• Complete a daily Activity Log of all occurrences during tour of duty and all other shift paperwork (i.e., Incident Reports, inspections, donation forms, etc.).
• Perform fund raiser escorts as needed.
• Effectively work with staff, peers, Director, and Supervisors to ensure a harmonious relationship is maintained.
• Organize work to maximize efficiency and to complete work on time.
• Perform productive activities consistently during work schedule.

Required Skills/Abilities

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of security, military, or law enforcement experience required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral required.
• Must be able to work with computer and security monitoring systems.