Security Officer
About the role
Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
Responsibilities
- Protect life, property, information, and reputation by employing situational awareness; monitoring and securing designated entrances/exits; observing the flow of employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors, and visitors into the facility; verifying credentials, and providing directions to authorized areas.
- Evaluate and respond in a timely manner to events and incidents in accordance with System policies.
- Provide exceptional customer service to staff, patients, visitors, and physicians.
- Respond immediately, or as appropriate, to emergency/unusual situations including disturbances, disruptive employees, patients, vendors & visitors, fires, and medical emergencies.
- Prepare and submit all required incident documentation according to Tenet Corporate Security and facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of all security orders, written and oral, pertaining to assigned duties, as well as working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Education: High school graduate or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 2 years in a security role, law enforcement, or military background; or a minimum of 3 years of strong customer service roles with the ability and willingness to learn security practices.
Certifications: Licensure/certification as required by state law. Valid state driver's license. AHA BLS.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Organization Description
We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley.
Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality.