Security Officer - Safety and Security - Full Time/Evenings - Req# 2117967246

Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively participates in and implements the security management program
• Maintains and wears complete and neat uniform per department dress code
• Monitors hospital CCTV system, alarm systems, and communication equipment, dispatching staff as needed
• Implements hospital access control procedures at all hospital entrances
• Responds to emergency calls, making initial assessments of situations using tact, diplomacy, and judgment
• Resolves violent and potentially violent situations
• Intervenes with individuals attempting to impose physical harm to themselves or who are posing a threat to others or to hospital property
• Provides security and protection to Hospital patients, visitors, employees and customers by patrolling areas
• Completes necessary departmental forms, reports, and logs in a timely and detailed manner
• Enforces the laws of the State of California and the policies and procedures of the Hospital
• Greets all customers, offering assistance as needed
• Observes and reports faulty and/or unsafe equipment, including fire and safety related items
• Carries out safety and infection control procedures to ensure customer and employee safety
• Supports and participates in the Hospital's performance improvement process

Non-Essential Duties

• Fuels security vehicles, checks fluids levels as needed, and conduct a preliminary safety inspection of vehicle before each use
• Keeps locker room, SecOps and personal locker clean
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of safety & security
• Basic knowledge of security monitoring
• Basic reporting skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Develops writing skills required for compiling detailed reports
• Speaks and communicates with customers clearly and effectively
• Uses basic computer applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• Meets the core competencies developed for all employees of the hospital

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 6 months Security related experience preferred

Licensure and/or Certifications

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license
• Current California Guard Card
• Valid First Aid and/or CPR card maintained at all times
• CHISO designation from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) within 90 days of hire
• CAHSO designation from IAHSS within 180 days of hire
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 8- hour course from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) within 90 days of hire and recertification annually
• Health Stream coursework, within 60 days of hire, on: Workplace Violence, National Incident Management System (NIMS), Emergency Management

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work performed in a combination of the interior of a hospital building and outdoors under potentially stressful and emotional conditions
• Stand or walk or sit or a combination thereof for 8 hours
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to move vigorously as needed
• Able to grip with both hands
• Able to bend and reach without limitations