The Hospitals of Providence – Memorial Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a full-time, unarmed Security Officer to help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment across a multi-building acute care campus that has served the El Paso community since 1902. This is a rotating-shift, hands-on role at the center of hospital operations — interfacing daily with patients, clinical staff, physicians, and visitors. The position is well-suited to candidates with a security, law enforcement, or military background who also bring strong customer-service instincts to a healthcare setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with rotating shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Unarmed security role covering a large acute care campus that includes five hospitals within the Providence system, among them a dedicated children's hospital
- Rotating shift schedule providing coverage across all hours of operation
- Responsibilities span facility-wide patrol, entrance and exit monitoring, credential verification, and directional assistance for all campus visitors
- Active incident response duties: disturbances, disruptive individuals, fire events, and medical emergencies — including patient restraint in accordance with facility and corporate policy
- Traffic and parking control as part of daily campus management
- Incident documentation and reporting in compliance with facility and system-level security policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborative environment serving employees, patients, physicians, students, vendors, and visitors across a regionally prominent, multi-specialty health system
- Part of a system with deep community roots — serving El Paso families continuously since 1902
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a security role, law enforcement, or military service — OR a minimum of 3 years in a strong customer-service capacity with demonstrated ability and willingness to learn security practices
- Licensure and/or certification as required by Texas state law for security personnel
- Valid Texas state driver's license required
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, nestled against the Franklin Mountains and bordered by New Mexico and the Rio Grande — offering a distinctive blend of Southwestern culture, outdoor recreation, and affordable living. The city boasts over 300 days of sunshine annually, access to hiking and mountain biking in Franklin Mountains State Park, and a vibrant binational cultural scene. El Paso's cost of living is well below the national average, and its strong sense of community, diverse cuisine, and proximity to White Sands National Park make it a compelling place to build a career and a life.