Department: Public Safety

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Facility: BSW Medical Center-McKinney

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$2,500 Sign on Bonus

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We are expanding our team. Come join a Police Department that sets itself apart from the rest. Join Baylor Scott & White Health. 

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JOB SUMMARY

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The Police Officer is a sworn officer, responsible for a variety of law enforcement, security, loss prevention, and customer service related duties, and a visible presence to deter hospital threats. Their duties include maintaining law and order on hospital grounds; patrolling and protecting hospital buildings and grounds; checking for unauthorized movement of patients, breaches of security, and unsafe conditions; conducting administrative and criminal investigations; making arrests; testifying in court; and enforcing vehicle traffic and parking regulations and issuing citations when necessary. Incumbents also monitor patient and visitor activities on hospital grounds; assist nursing personnel in controlling severely combative patients; and carry out standard search procedures in cases of unauthorized patient absences.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

\n\nPatrols assigned areas in vehicle, by bicycle, and on foot to detect and deter crime.\nApprehends subjects committing crimes.\nResponds to emergency calls, safety escorts, and calls for assistance.\nProduces complete, accurate and concise reports, to includes but is not limited to criminal offenses, false fire alarms, safety hazards and general information, consistent with internal processes and as prescribed by law.\nServes in specialized units such as investigations, fire safety, crime prevention, and training as assigned and emergency management.\nCompletes initial investigations and follow-up investigations as assigned.\nParticipates in crime prevention strategies and special programs as assigned.\nEnforces state laws, policies, procedures, and forwards the mission of the organization.\nTransports legal documents, valuables, medical instruments, supplies other secure articles as assigned to ensure the safe and timely transfer of valued articles.\nStays current with applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact or govern the department and organization. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the security field by attending training, reading security literature and professional journals.\n\n

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

\n\nExcellent interpersonal and public relations skills.\nMust be able to work under stressful conditions.\nAble to balance multiple demands and respond to time constraints.\nAble to work any shift for several locations throughout the system.\nMust have critical thinking and problem solving skills.\nMust be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.\nAttain and maintain a minimum passing score of 80% accuracy during firearms qualification and requalification.\nGeneral computer skills, including but not limited to: using required software applications, data entry, information security, hand held scanning and email.\n\n

BENEFITS

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Our competitive benefits package includes the following

\n\nImmediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits\n401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%\nTuition Reimbursement\nPTO accrual beginning Day 1\n\n

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\n\n\nEDUCATION - Associate's or 4 years of related work experience \nEXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience\nCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire.\nLicensed Peace Officer (LPO): Licensed Peace Officer required (TCOLE Certification)\nDrivers License (TXDL): If moving from out of state must obtain valid TX DL within 90 days of hire.\n\n\n