Security Officer

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.

• 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

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