Job Description

 

Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Skills / Requirements

Job Summary

In addition to being responsible for patrolling and securing of all Harris County Hospital District's building, grounds and parking areas, supervises all operations affecting Security Officers/Guards, Guest Relations Rep., Access Control, Parking Services, Investigations, and Personnel training.

Provides position assignments, reviews reports for accuracy, and mentors and assists with the development of assigned security team. Reviews reports for accuracy and leads investigations when follow-up is required. Responsible for the continued education and training of veteran personnel, as well as, the initial training of new personnel.


Minimum Qualifications

School Education: High School Graduate

License & Certifications:
- Valid Texas Drivers License
- IAHSS Supervisor Training must be completed within six months of employment
- Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification or equivalent certification required within six months. If certification other than SAMA is held at the time of hire, must be recertified as SAMA upon expiration of held certification.
- Must be Registered by the Texas Private Security Bureau within 90 days of employment

Work Experience: Four (4) years work experience in security, criminal justice, military, healthcare, or related experience; or a combination of the above

Management Experience: Two (2) years of Progressive lead/supervisory experience in security, criminal justice, or military

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing/ Correspondence, Writing/ Reports

Proficiencies: P.C.

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Mathematics

Work Schedule: Weekends, Flexible, Overtime

Other Requirements: E-1 availability during disaster situations. Must be able to understand the English language and communicate it effectively in both verbal and written form. Proficiency in the use of computers is required.

Equipment Operated: PC based electronic access control, CCTV, and parking systems. Handheld Radio systems. Patrol vehicle.

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