Job Details

Security Officer

This position is on-call; hours as needed

Key Functions

• Enforce safety and security regulations to assure the safety and security of Menninger staff, patients, guests, buildings and properties.
• Perform patrols per departmental guidelines to serve as a deterrent to criminal activities.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Assist and cooperate with outside law enforcement agencies.
• Completes monthly inspections of emergency equipment to help ensure patient and staff safety.
• Operate switchboard and monitor the fire panel during evening and overnight shift.
• Completes monthly Hazard Surveillance Rounds in assigned areas.
• Display appropriate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance under all conditions and circumstances while interacting with visitors, staff, patients and guests.
• Accurately document incidents and activities.
• Assist with maintenance of Fleet Vehicles as outlined on Preventative Maintenance Work Orders.
• Assure continuity of Facilities Management mission statement through punctual, regular attendance and reliability.
• Assure the successful operation of the Facilities Management Department.
• Demonstrates an understanding of developmental tasks and special needs for, and the ability to establish rapport with children, adolescents, adults and older adults/geriatrics.
• Complete other duties as requested.

Education

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

License/Certification

• Eligible to obtain Non-Commissioned Security Officers license through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security; must obtain within 60 days of employment.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the state of Texas and be insurable by Menninger.
• Must obtain within 60 days of hire: MANDT and defensive driving.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in security, law enforcement or military.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on special assignments without supervision, ability to adapt to changing demands of the position.
• Ability to work well under little supervision and demonstrate ability to utilize supervision effectively.

Desired:

• Prior employment in the health care industry.