Hospital Security & Patient Safety Specialist

Communityhospitalhp; Huntington Park (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of Huntington Park in Huntington Park, CA, is seeking a Security Guard to protect patients, staff and visitors and monitor safety and access throughout the facility. The role includes performing rounds, handling incidents, and enforcing hospital policies with professionalism.

Ideal candidates will have a CA Guard Card, CPR/First Aid, and prior security experience in a hospital setting; strong communication and situational awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of current experience in an acute hospital setting as a security guard, preferred.
• CA Guard Card required.
• AHA BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily duties to prevent fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry and assure the personal safety of employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs building and ground patrols to assure the safety of the hospital.
• Investigates thefts, disturbances and suspicious activity.
• Controls facility access and reports crimes or security incidents to local law enforcement.
• Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events when necessary.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Education

CA Guard Card

CPI Crisis Prev Institute

AHA BLS Basic Life Support

Job description

Community Hospital of Huntington Park in Huntington Park, CA, is seeking a Security Guard to protect patients, staff and visitors and monitor safety and access throughout the facility. The role includes performing rounds, handling incidents, and enforcing hospital policies with professionalism.

Ideal candidates will have a CA Guard Card, CPR/First Aid, and prior security experience in a hospital setting; strong communication and situational awareness are essential.