Security professional and current Children's Health Security Officer with experience in healthcare security, emergency response, access control, incident reporting, threat assessment, and conflict de-escalation. Proven leadership experience supervising teams, developing employee schedules, training and mentoring personnel, enforcing policies and safety procedures, and resolving high-stress situations. Experienced in maintaining secure environments while providing professional service to patients, families, employees, visitors, and the public. IAHSS Certified Healthcare Security Officer with TEEX security training, report writing, effective communication/interviewing, BLS, and Texas Private Security Level II-III credentials. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Respond promptly to security incidents, emergencies, disturbances, and safety concerns while prioritizing the protection of patients, families, visitors, and employees.
• Patrol and monitor hospital facilities and surrounding property on foot and by vehicle to identify safety hazards, security concerns, and suspicious activity.
• Enforce hospital security policies, access-control procedures, and identification requirements to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Conduct continuous risk and threat assessments and take appropriate action to maintain a safe and secure healthcare environment.
• De-escalate and manage interactions with non-compliant individuals while maintaining professionalism and minimizing disruption to patients, families, and staff.
• Prepare detailed incident reports documenting property damage, theft, unauthorized persons, unusual activity, disturbances, and other security-related events.
• Respond to emergency situations with urgency and sound judgment while coordinating with appropriate personnel to reduce the risk of injury or property loss.
• Provide professional assistance and information to patients, families, visitors, employees, and other stakeholders regarding facility safety and security procedures.
• Verify identification and control access to restricted areas in accordance with hospital security procedures.
• Maintain awareness of evolving security threats and communicate relevant concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Led daily operations and supervised store personnel, ensuring adequate staffing, productivity, customer service, and compliance with company policies.
• Created weekly employee schedules and delegated assignments according to operational needs and staffing requirements.
• Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and mentored new employees while providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Conducted opening, closing, and shift-change procedures while maintaining operational and security standards.
• Enforced company safety, security, cash-handling, and compliance procedures to protect employees, customers, and company assets.
• Managed daily banking activities, including deposits and withdrawals, while maintaining strict accountability for company funds.
• Coordinated with Loomis and other secured cash-service personnel to maintain safe and secure cash transfers.
• Resolved customer concerns and conflicts using professional communication, problem-solving, and de-escalation skills.
• Conducted inventory counts and supply audits and maintained accurate operational records.
• Trained employees on company procedures and identified performance gaps requiring additional coaching or development.
• Supervised employees during assigned shifts and delegated responsibilities to maintain safe, efficient, and productive operations.
• Created staff schedules based on business needs and maintained appropriate staffing levels.
• Trained, coached, and mentored new employees on company procedures, customer service, safety, and operational standards.
• Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback and coaching.
• Mediated employee conflicts and resolved customer concerns while maintaining a calm and professional environment.
• Led team meetings to communicate priorities, operational expectations, and performance goals.
• Responded to stressful and challenging situations, using communication and de-escalation skills to resolve conflicts.
• Enforced company safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Conducted opening, closing, and shift-change procedures and maintained accountability for daily operations.
• Planned and delivered training sessions to address performance gaps and improve employee effectiveness.