Healthcare Security Officer: Rapid Response & Patrol

University of Southern California

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 49,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Keck Medical Center of USC is seeking a dedicated security professional to maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors across hospital facilities. You will patrol, report incidents, escort and assist occupants, and stay compliant with healthcare regulations while coordinating with management.

Position requires high school diploma, healthcare security certifications, emergency readiness, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

Req High school or equivalent
Req 1 year 1 year of related experience required (preferably in a healthcare setting)
Req Demonstrated experience in monitoring surveillance system and writing reports.
Pref Experience, knowledge and/or training, in safety, fire protection, civil disturbance, emergency preparedness procedures and planning, CPR/AED, Security and Safety issues and standards as set forth by Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission is preferred.
Req Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergency situations
Req Respond to and report activities which could result in injury to a person or damage to or loss of property
Req Ability to communicate effectively with diverse people including members, patients, visitors, and medical personnel
Req Oral and written communications skills, including the excellent written and spoken English.
Req Ability to write accurate, clear, and legible reports
Req Maintain a positive working relationship with facility staff members
Req Knowledge about all security equipment, security operations and computer software.
Req Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately.
Req Physical ability to handle various intervention incidents, including patient restraints and violent subjects.
Req Ability to exercise emotional control, judgment, and objectivity.
Req Driver's License (CA DMV) Valid current California driver’s license is required.
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Req California Guard Certification (BSIS) BSIS California Guard Certification Card required and must be maintained by renewal before expiration date.
Req International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) (Basic) IAHSS-International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (Basic Certification) required within 6 months of hire
Req AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Certification AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Certification - required within 6 months of meeting eligibility criteria.
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Responsibilities

Provide a visible deterrence to crime, prohibited activities, or suspicious activities in public and non-public areas such as the main building, outlying buildings, grounds, parking areas, stairways, tunnels, mechanical areas, patient treatment areas
May provide physical assistance alongside a in-patient staff member, including but not limited to nursing supervisor and / or nursing aid in lifting, transporting, and placing cadavers in a morgue or designated location and patient restraints based on assigned location.
Interacts regularly with patients or representatives for status updates and addresses any security related or potential problems; carries out security plans.
Escorts and assists visitors, patients, facility personnel, members, and medical staff upon request throughout organization including parking lots and/or hospital premises, including hotel/student housing
Successfully completes Healthcare Security Competency Tasks and its associated checklist in collaboration with management.
Acts to ensure that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff, media, and the public, occasionally under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Must understand and demonstrate the ability to take protective actions, following established guidelines.
The delivery of quality service and positive interaction with our customers is critical to the completion of all the tasks within this job description.
Monitors and assures that policies and procedures related to accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and security are maintain.
Respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergency situations.
Ensure the compliance with governmental regulations (HIPAA, FERPA, The Clery Act etc.) and hospital policies. Maintain security documentation as required for outside regulatory agencies (The Joint Commission, HIPPA, etc.). Thorough knowledge of emergency procedure. Follow of company standards as mentioned in Security standard procedure.
Ensure material/assets are physically verified while coming in and going out of the premises.
Make regular patrol rounds (Physical / Vehicle) of the premises and ensure security measures are adhered.
Check security management logbook, emails information daily during your shift assignment.
Keep the security supervisor apprised and informed of conditions and security activities in the hospital and clinics.
Take information of investigations of all reported crimes, injuries / illness or any unusual incidents; make necessary reports to document incident.