Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas is recruiting a part-time, night-shift Security Officer (Unarmed) to help maintain a safe and secure environment across a major multi-hospital health system with more than 120 years of community presence. This role is central to daily campus operations — patrolling facilities, managing access control, supporting emergency response, and delivering front-line customer service to patients, staff, physicians, and visitors. The position is part of a large, mission-driven system that includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized children's hospital, a comprehensive cancer care network, imaging centers, and ambulatory services across San Antonio.
Perks and Benefits
- 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
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- Part-time, night-shift schedule at Baptist Medical Center — a flagship campus within a six-hospital system serving the greater San Antonio region
- Unarmed security role; Kevlar vest required and issued as part of uniform
- Foot and vehicle patrol of facility grounds to detect and deter unauthorized or illegal activity
- Monitoring and securing designated entrances and exits; verifying credentials and directing authorized personnel and visitors
- Immediate response to emergency and unusual situations including disturbances, disruptive individuals, fires, and medical emergencies; patient restraint performed in accordance with facility and corporate policy
- Response to protective alarm signals and suspicious activity reports
- Pedestrian and vehicle traffic control during high-volume periods and special events; enforcement of parking regulations
- Safety escorts provided to employees, patients, and visitors as needed
- Incident documentation prepared and submitted in accordance with corporate security policies and procedures
- System campus includes a specialized children's hospital with dedicated pediatric emergency unit, comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, imaging centers, and the Baptist School of Health Professions
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Two to three years of experience in a security role; law enforcement or military background accepted
- Level II Noncommissioned Security Officer license with the Texas Commission on Private Security — must be obtained within 60 days of hire
- Texas Security Officer Commission Level III preferred
- Active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire (ARC or AHA); AHA Healthcare Provider BLS specifically required within 60 days of hire
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification required within 60 days of employment or transfer into the department
- Valid Texas driver's license required
- Must pass pre-employment and annual background checks
- Physical requirements include continuous exertion: stair climbing, extended standing and walking, and carrying individuals in emergency situations; annual physical may be required
- Must be able to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment (masks, gowns, security-related gear)
- Strong written and oral communication skills required, including report writing; effective interpersonal skills across all levels of staff and the public
About the Community
San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas and one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States, offering a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, a vibrant cultural scene rooted in deep Hispanic heritage, and year-round warm weather. The city is home to the River Walk, the Alamo, world-class dining, and major professional sports, alongside highly regarded public and private school options and easy access to the Texas Hill Country for outdoor recreation. For clinicians and healthcare professionals relocating from higher cost-of-living markets, San Antonio consistently ranks as one of the most affordable and livable large cities in the country.