Security Officer - PRN

Join our team! Laredo Medical Center is now hiring a Seasonal Security Officer to work in our thriving department at LMC's 326 bed acute care hospital. The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. Read a full position description below.

Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:

Formulates, develops, and coordinates all safety and loss control functions of the organization. Designs and directs a program to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards through safety-training of all managers, planned inspections, skill training, first-aid care, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, new employee indoctrination, physical protection, planned job observation, rules and practices, job analysis/procedures, disposal procedures, and protective equipment. Maintains compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Responsible for identifying causes of past accidents. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. The Security Officer reports to the Security Director however, he/she may receive work direction from the Security Supervisor.

Applicants Job Requirements Include:

Education

• Required: HS diploma or GED or at least 6 months experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Required: Must have a valid Texas Driver's license.
• Required: Position requires training in Level 1, 2, or 3 Security training required by Texas Commission of Private Security.
• Required: Must be licensed by the Private Security Bureau within 120 days of employment.

Experience

• Required: Dependable person with strong interpersonal telephone and communication skills. 
• Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English.