Security Sr Officer

Job Title & Specialty Area: Security Sr Officer

Department: Security

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Weekday – Nights; Tue, Wed, Thu, e/o Mon 6p-6a

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?

At Children’s Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children’s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
The Senior Security Officer provides high-quality services for patients, families, visitors, and team members by ensuring a safe and healthy environment. The Senior Officer is a professional development specialist who supports the shift supervisor in their role and fills in when the supervisor is not present. The Senior Officer is responsible for the one-on-one field training of newly hired officers, their annual training requirements, and facilitating lifelong learning and professional development activities amongst the staff. The Senior Officer will provide supervisory support for the shift and, through applying adult learning theory and effective instructional design, will deliver measurable program outcomes in new hire orientation, ongoing competency, in-services, continuing education, and career development.

Responsibilities:

• Respond urgently to incidents of workplace violence, fire, medical emergencies, bomb threats, flooding, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other emergencies. Assist with security needs/concerns from patients, families, staff, and visitors.
• Responsible for the one-on-one field training of all newly hired officers, and all officer annual training requirements.
• Provide supervisor support throughout the shift and assume the supervisor role during their absence or unavailability. Responsible for the shift requirements to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive patrols of assigned facility/property, both internally and externally, to ensure adherence to system and hospital policies, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. Remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual/suspicious activity.
• Provide high-level de-escalation during crisis management for patients, families, staff, and visitors. Serve as a trained SSPV responder to all high-risk patient needs, employing advanced tactics beyond bedside staffing, training, and competencies.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years Related experience (i.e. healthcare, hospitality, law enforcement, military, or security) required

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two-year Associate’s degree or equivalent experience Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Security, or closely related field preferred preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 60 Days, required
• Texas Department of Public Safety – Texas Private Security Non-Commissioned Security Officer Level 2 certification OR Texas Private Security Commissioned Security Officer Level 3 certification 180 Days required
• International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Supervisor level Certification for CHSS Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor within 180 days of hire. 180 Days required
• TEEX Security Telecommunicator Dispatcher Course (SAP110) 180 Days required
• Advanced Level Certification (CAHSO) obtained through International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety organization 1 Year required
• Texas Department of Public Safety – Texas Private Security Commissioned Security Officer Level 3 certification 180 Days preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children’s Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.