Job Description

We’re searching for Security Officer Coordinator ( TCOLE Houston Police Department Officers Only), 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'll coordinate and schedule all Houston Police Department Officers working security at our 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 and community sites employment by interviewing, in conjunction with Security Operations Manager and Assistant Director
• Conducts, attends, and oversees staff meetings as necessary with the hospital Security Services Management Team, Pediatrics and Urgent Care 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, Community Patrol Officers and 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
• Maintains daily schedule for all Houston Police Officers and Community Officers, ensuring full coverage, being aware of special events requiring additional security, and ensuring security staff are in compliance with all Houston Police Department and Security Services general orders

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 and 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 of experience in security, law enforcement, or military required
• 10 years of experience with service in both uniformed and non-uniformed (investigations) divisions preferred

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston’s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

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.