What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Paris Regional Health?
Your experience matters
At Paris Regional Health, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.
How you’ll contribute
This employee will protect the life and property of all persons on hospital premises and patrol the hospital buildings and grounds to prevent fire, theft, and vandalism. This employee secures, unlocks, and protects hospital buildings. This employee responds to security needs of hospital personnel. This employee performs other duties as assigned by their superiors. Other duties that this employee performs are also as a courier on the weekends secondary to the courier position being a Monday through Friday position. Employee position is an eight hour per day shift and the position does not require strict patrolling using a vehicle. The employee may walk and patrol the premises. The employee may also assist in lifting pt’s from the floor occasionally as needed. Employee will have to drive the hospital’s patient transport van when needed. The employee is not allowed to touch patients unless there is medical personnel present. Other duties as assigned.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- And much more…
Qualifications and requirements
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent.
License / Certifications:
Level II Security Officer Certification as defined by the Texas Department of Public Safety within 30 days of hire required. (Applicants convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor cannot be considered for a license for 20 years. Applicants convicted of a Class B misdemeanor can apply for consideration after 5 years.)
Handle with Care Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire.
Basic Certificate from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) preferred.
Advanced Certificate from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) preferred.
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of investigative procedures, de-escalation, hospital security, infant abduction and protection mechanisms.
About Us
Paris Regional Health is a 154-bed general acute care hospital located in Paris, Texas, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters
EEOC Statement
Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
