What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer (Dallas) position at Scottish Rite for Children?
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Job Posting Title:
Security Officer (Dallas)
Location:
Dallas - Hospital
Additional Posting Details:
Monday - Sunday,
11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee the protection of the Scottish Rite for Children property, building, grounds, and personnel
- Prevent security and safety incidents/accidents by conducting of patrols, inspections, and investigations
- Respond to the security and safety needs of all Scottish Rite staff, patients, and visitors
- Supervise the daily operation of the security shifts and other duties as assigned by the Director of Security
- Supervise the assigned shift on a daily basis and other shifts when called upon
- Assist in the selection, orientation, training, and evaluation of security staff
- Review all officers' shift reports and report on all safety/security matters as necessary to the Director
- Combine supervision and patrol
- Be alert for security/safety violations by visitors, staff, and patients
- Promptly respond to and deploy officers to emergency code conditions and security alarms
- Be observant for fire and safety hazards
- Check building doors after hours, ensuring that all doors are locked and the building is secure
- Follow up on all reported complaints or violations
- Assist and assign officers in the Security Command Center (SCC) for security/safety purposes and SCC relief
- Conduct and maintain proper documentation of daily activity logs, incident reports, inspection forms, time cards, fire drills, and inspections
- Effectively work with staff, peers, and director to ensure a harmonious relationship is maintained
- Assist with security/safety issues in the absence of the Director of Security or Assistant Administrator/Director of Public Safety/Security
- Organize work to maximize efficiency and to complete work on time
- Perform productive activities consistently during work schedule
Required Skills/Abilities
- Associate's degree required
- Minimum 5 years of security, military, or law enforcement experience with some supervisory responsibilities required
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral required
- Must be able to work with computer and security monitoring systems
- Ability to supervise department officers
