Security Officer - Captain (Days)

We’re searching for a Captain of Security Officers, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will coordinate and schedule all Houston Police Department Officers working security at Hospital in their extra employment (off-duty hours) and serve as a liaison with the administration of the Houston Police Department (HPD).

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and motivates Security Services staff. Works with the Manager of Security Services on an on-going basis to motivate the officers to perform their tasks with excellence and at a level of service that will meet the goals and expectations of the Hospital Administration.  
• Conducts recruiting activities and pre-employment screenings of prospective Houston Police Officers for Hospital employment by interviewing, in conjunction with Security Operations Manager and HPD personnel who are applying for off-duty positions at Hospital.  
• Conducts, attends, and oversees staff meetings as necessary with the Hospital Security Services Management Team and Houston Police Department Supervisors. Coordinates training, i.e., orientation, PC computer, software, and other necessary training as coordinated with Security Services leadership team as well as other Houston Police Department Officers.  
• Remains on-call and available on an as needed basis for emergencies, emergency personnel needs, scheduling, and policy questions and procedures, etc., when not on campus at Hospital.  
• Maintains daily a schedule for all Houston Police Officers, ensuring full coverage, being aware of special events requiring additional security, and ensuring that they are in compliance with all Houston Police Department requirements for extra employment.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• TDR – Texas driver's license required within 90 days of entering the role.  
• LCSO – Commissioned Security Officer with Texas Department of Public Safety – Private Security Board – acquired within 90 days of entering the role required, or Teas Peace Officer with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement required
• CHSS – Certification for Healthcare Security Supervisor with IAHSS – International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety preferred 
• 10 years’ experience in security, law enforcement, or military required
• 10 years’ experience with service in both uniformed and non-uniformed (investigations) divisions preferred.

About Texas Children’s

Texas Children’s presence in Austin helps support a pediatric population of more than half a million and keeps kids healthy and happy from birth to adulthood. Texas Children’s first health care location in Austin, Texas Children’s Urgent Care West Gate, opened in March 2018, providing high quality pediatric-focused care after hours and on weekends. There are now more than 15 Texas Children’s Pediatric primary care practices in the greater Austin area providing full-service family care including routine childhood immunizations, well visits, and sick care. Our Specialty Care Center in Austin includes a multidisciplinary group of pediatric specialists committed to providing comprehensive care across a wide spectrum of services. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, is our new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin families.

To join our community of more than 15,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.