Peace Officer PRN

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Protects the rights and property of individuals and provides law enforcement services throughout Houston Methodist.
• Actively responds to requests for personal security coverage, assistance with directions, information and guidance.
• Interacts with individuals in a supportive and respectful manner creating a positive work environment and contributing to a dynamic, team-focused work unit.
• Uses excellent, clear and professional communication skills to achieve mutual understanding and problem resolution, while providing the highest quality service during every patient, visitor and staff encounter.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to all radio dispatches, answers calls and complaints and assesses and makes recommendations as needed for all emergent situations.
• Performs duties in a designated fixed-post assignment.
• Secures premises and individuals by patrolling facilities, monitoring surveillance cameras, monitoring access points and permitting entry as needed.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately communicates and/or generates and completes reports by recording occurrences, information, observations, surveillance activities and conducting witness interviews.
• Maintains a safe environment, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous material, emergency preparedness and HIPAA.
• Participates in training, drills and actual events according to policies and procedures.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prevents loss and damage by reporting irregularities. Facilitates policies regarding restitution, as appropriate.
• Utilizes and maintains HM and department equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks. Uses resources effectively and efficiently; does not waste supplies, minimizing incidental overtime, optimizing efficiency in all areas according to department specifications.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists and promotes a culture of workplace safety and proactively prevents workplace violence.
• Supports Houston Methodist and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects. Assumes responsibility for self-growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE * Uniform: Yes

• Scrubs: No
• Business professional: No
• Other (department approved): No

ON-CALL*
Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. * On Call No

TRAVEL**
Travel specifications may vary by department * May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No

• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No 


Work Shift:

3 - Night (United States of America)



Job Category:

Non-clinical

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.


Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.