Peace Officer PRN (Days, Evenings, Nights)

Peace Officer Position

At Houston Methodist, the Peace Officer position is responsible for providing police authority by enforcing federal and state laws and city ordinances, as appropriate. This position provides law enforcement services and assists in protecting the rights and property of individuals throughout Houston Methodist. The position must take and maintain control of disruptive individuals for arrest by local law enforcement. The Peace Officer position must be employed by a licensed police agency and possess a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (T.C.O.L.E.) license, that will also serve as evidence of use of force training.

The Peace Officer position must:

• Protect the rights and property of individuals and provide law enforcement services throughout Houston Methodist.
• Actively respond to requests for personal security coverage, assistance with directions, information and guidance.
• Interact with individuals in a supportive and respectful manner creating a positive work environment and contributing to a dynamic, team-focused work unit.
• Use 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.

The Peace Officer position must also:

• Respond to all radio dispatches, answer calls and complaints and assess and make recommendations as needed for all emergent situations.
• Perform duties in a designated fixed-post assignment.
• Secure premises and individuals by patrolling facilities, monitoring surveillance cameras, monitoring access points and permitting entry as needed.
• Accurately communicate and/or generate and complete reports by recording occurrences, information, observations, surveillance activities and conducting witness interviews.
• Maintain a safe environment, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous material, emergency preparedness and HIPAA.
• Participate in training, drills and actual events according to policies and procedures.
• Prevent loss and damage by reporting irregularities. Facilitate policies regarding restitution, as appropriate.
• Utilize and maintain 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.
• Assist and promote a culture of workplace safety and proactively prevent workplace violence.
• Support Houston Methodist and department goals and offer innovative solutions through participation in department projects. Assume responsibility for self-growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education.

The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

The Peace Officer position requires:

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• Employed by a licensed law enforcement agency.
• One (1) year law enforcement experience.

Licenses and certifications required:

• PO - Peace Officer - State Licensure -- Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement license (T.C.O.L.E.)

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Understand HIPAA and Patient confidentiality compliance.
• Demonstrates emergency preparedness knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Webmail.
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and function calmly in stressful situations including handling of, or exposure to confidential/sensitive information.
• Ability to assess and evaluate information effectively, ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately, attention to detail and proficiency in documentation.

Supplemental requirements:

• Work Attire: Uniform Yes
• On-Call: No
• Travel: No

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital opened in December 2000 to serve the comprehensive health care needs of the growing community in Northwest Houston. The 310 bed hospital has 23 operating rooms, and more than 2,100 employees. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is Northwest Houston's regional leader in robotic minimally-invasive surgeries and specializes in cardiology and cardiovascular services, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, and comprehensive cancer services. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has a Breast Care Center, Cancer Center, Imaging Center, Infusion Center, Sleep Center, Surgical Weight Loss Center and operates the largest Childbirth Center in the greater Northwest Houston area.